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FL02 PLJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,765 mi
Last recorded195,765 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 195,765 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 195,765 miles

Emissions not tested dense blue and black smoke emitted during emissions test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 185,241 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 174,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 174,087 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 49% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 159,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 142,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 128,716 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 128,716 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,253 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 115,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,647 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,430 miles

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

front brake discs worn to limits

Fail 28 Feb 2007 49,430 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn to limits

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,314 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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FL02 PLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue 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 FL02 PLJ, 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 FL02 PLJ registered?

FL02 PLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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