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FJ02 VVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,240 mi
Last recorded91,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 91,240 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ sill joint behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /sill joint behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general under body corrosion present throughout

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,024 miles

corrosion present to general under body and suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

blue smoke on initial start up

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,856 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective require polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 86,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective require polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

oil warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,700 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,925 miles

front shocker damping effect suspect

Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front shocker damping effect suspect

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,185 miles

front shocker damping effect suspect

Fail 3 Feb 2015 70,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front shocker damping effect suspect

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,473 miles

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

rear brakes squeal

Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brakes squeal

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,781 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,781 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 36,927 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,927 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 VVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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