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FJ02 HCG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bush are worn

Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 137,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,825 miles

vehicle has corrosion around chassis and sill areas

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,890 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 90,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 101,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,116 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 91,116 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,297 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,404 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FJ02 HCG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ02 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ02 HCG registered?

FJ02 HCG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 HCG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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