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FJ02 VVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt retracts slow

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front exhaust section corroded

noise on engine

parking brake has imbalance

toe bar corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 92,034 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side front (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt retracts slow

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front exhaust section corroded

noise on engine

parking brake has imbalance

toe bar corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,448 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded

toe bar heavily corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 87,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper smears slightly

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded

toe bar heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,575 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

noise on engine

toe bar corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 84,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

noise on engine

toe bar corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,912 miles

both front headlamps beam image weak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside wiper split

both front tyres staring to split and crack

tow bar structure in early stages off corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,172 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting too corrode

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack track arm has slight play in ball jiont

Nearside Front headlamp beam image weak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 68,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack track arm has slight play in ball jiont

Nearside Front headlamp beam image weak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and has run flat marks

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front tyre perished

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre perished and has run flat marks

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front tyre perished

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,575 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,574 miles

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust corroded

front brake disc's scored

off side front tyre cut in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

can't check sills fuly kit fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,997 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 VVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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