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FL02 PYF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,843 mi
Last recorded123,843 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 PYF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,843 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody surface rust

slight mist of oil - gearbox area

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,097 miles

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

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

Vehicle has rust around chassis and sill areas

Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,094 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle has rust around chassis and sill areas

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,787 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,720 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,385 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level on minimum

nearside mirror cracked

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front tyre inner wall cut

offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

Pass 17 Mar 2013 71,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,243 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,047 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

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

nearside tyre wall badly scuffed

offside front tyre wall beging to crack

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,094 miles

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

wear to rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,027 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 PYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

FL02 PYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FL02 PYF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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