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FL02 PZM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,340 mi
Last recorded112,340 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 PZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,340 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 108,679 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 104,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,005 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 100,005 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 95,011 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,113 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,542 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,907 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 48,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both headlamps tarnished

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,939 miles

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

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

o/s washer poor

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,939 miles

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

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

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

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

o/s washer poor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,170 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2012 30,170 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,467 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,467 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,502 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades are in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades are in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,011 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,956 miles

Nearside 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 PZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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