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FJ02 JVV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 JVV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,281 miles

all underbody has slight corrosion

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 135,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 155,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 155,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,975 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Fail 5 Apr 2016 128,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,201 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastice engine undertray insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,749 miles

front+rear discs slightly worn-n/s/r tyre has a nail

Fail 5 Apr 2013 104,749 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front+rear discs slightly worn-n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,196 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs wearing thin

o/s aim on bottom limit

o/s/r tyre has a nail

secound hand mc pherson strut fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2012 98,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs wearing thin

o/s aim on bottom limit

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 85,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 85,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

boot contains load unable to inspect

n/sf tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2009 80,025 miles

3 child seats in back unable to check seatbelts properly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads worn close to 1.5mm

handbrake lever slightly worn

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,992 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 JVV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVV, 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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FJ02 JVV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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