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FL02 PBO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,927 mi
Last recorded164,927 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 PBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 164,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted backing plates - both sides (3.1.9)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front strut has slight play in insert

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 157,002 miles

corrosion developing rear chassis

exhaust baffles loose inside exhaust

headlight lens covers discolouring

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2016 157,002 miles

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

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

corrosion developing rear chassis

exhaust baffles loose inside exhaust

headlight lens covers discolouring

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,588 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BACK-PLATE CORRODED & HOLED

Offside O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 2 Sep 2015 148,588 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R BRAKE BACK-PLATE CORRODED & HOLED

Offside O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 19 Aug 2014 739,116 miles

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

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

both headlight reflectors discolouring

corrosion both front wishbones

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f brake disc scored

rear brake backplates corroded

some corrosion inner sills

Fail 19 Aug 2014 739,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both headlight reflectors discolouring

corrosion both front wishbones

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f brake disc scored

rear brake backplates corroded

some corrosion inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,080 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle/subframe bushes spliting and perishing

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2013 130,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle/subframe bushes spliting and perishing

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,151 miles

high imbalance front brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,579 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,448 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,461 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,461 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 40,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,577 miles

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

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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FL02 PBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL02 PBO, 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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FL02 PBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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