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FJ02 NPG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,827 mi
Last recorded127,827 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 NPG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to split

emissions only just passed

Fail 20 Sep 2017 127,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to split

emissions only just passed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake pipes surface corroded,

rear axle beam bushes slightly corroded.

small chip to screen.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 119,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake pipes surface corroded,

rear axle beam bushes slightly corroded.

small chip to screen.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both main brake pipes at rear flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both main brake pipes at rear flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plate lamps dull

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plate lamps dull

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,789 miles

number plate lamps very dim but do illuminate the number plate

Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,578 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,058 miles

advise airbox noisey

advise nsr tyre worn on edge

advise surface rust on ends of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,624 miles

advise 10 mm stone chip on screen

advise slight rattle from inlet manifold

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,371 miles

advise 10mm stone chip on screen

Fail 1 Sep 2008 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise 10mm stone chip on screen

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,207 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,116 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 NPG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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