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FJ02 PGK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,681 mi
Last recorded205,681 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2017 205,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure and aim to low. (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure and aim to low. (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 194,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

mil light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 179,248 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 179,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 163,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,336 miles

ADVICE engine light on dash

ADVICE power steering light on dash intermitantly

ADVICE vehicle emissions high just within max tolarences after second fast idle test .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 146,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ADVICE engine light on dash

ADVICE power steering light on dash intermitantly

ADVICE vehicle emissions high just within max tolarences after second fast idle test .

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 131,426 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,575 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,535 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,438 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 PGK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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