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FL02 TYG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 TYG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 90,235 miles

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 90,228 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR OUTER SILL RUSTED THROUGH,SUSPECT OTHER PARTS OF SILL RUSTING THROUGH BUT OBSCURED BY PLASTIC TRIM. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR OUTER SILL RUSTED THROUGH WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION COMPONENT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,293 miles

Offside Inner OS INNER SILL RUSTING .

Outer BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & OBSCURED BY PLASTIC TRIM.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,740 miles

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK EMPTY.

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK,SUSPECT RADIATOR,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION A.S.A.P. ()

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Offside OS INNER & OUTER SILL RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,181 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK,SUSPECT COOLANT RADIATOR. ()

OUTER LOWER SILL COVERS FITTED.

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

POWER STEERING FLUID PIPE HAS SLIGHT SEEPAGE.

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,999 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD READING 1.6-2-1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE/STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD READING 2-2-1.6MM 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID TO REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD READING 1.6-2-1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE/STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD READING 2-2-1.6MM 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,396 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT RADIATOR SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK. ()

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD,2MM & WORN OUT ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2009 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD & IS 2007 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(195-60X15V) (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 82,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak COOLANT RADIATOR SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK. ()

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD,2MM & WORN OUT ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2009 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD & IS 2007 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(195-60X15V) (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,3 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2009 YEAR,OSR TYRE 2007 YEAR ,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-60X15V)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE 3-2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION JOINT LEAKING. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,554 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW.

NSR HAND BRAKE NOISEY ON ROTATION,SUSPECT PROBLEM WITH HAND BRAKE SHOES,ADVISE CHECK OUT A.S.A.P

OSR TYRE =-2007,NSR=2009,NSF=2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTUTRE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-60x15v)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 78,554 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST HAS MAJOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GAS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW.

NSR HAND BRAKE NOISEY ON ROTATION,SUSPECT PROBLEM WITH HAND BRAKE SHOES,ADVISE CHECK OUT A.S.A.P

OSR TYRE =-2007,NSR=2009,NSF=2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTUTRE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-60x15v)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,857 miles

NSR TYRE 2009 YEAR,PERISHING.

OIL LEAK.

OSR TYRE 2007 YEAR,PERISHING. 195-60X15V

Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NSR TYRE 2009 YEAR,PERISHING.

OIL LEAK.

OSR TYRE 2007 YEAR,PERISHING. 195-60X15V

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,464 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,453 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area - 2 areas (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,895 miles

front brakes squeal

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating but no excessive movement

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,057 miles

both front tyres splitting across tread

corrosion starting in o/s outer sill

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,474 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,474 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,775 miles

rear brake discs pitted

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,775 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,278 miles

front & rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,678 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 TYG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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