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FM02 EGC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,083 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 84,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 76,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 76,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 69,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 66,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,733 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 58,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,184 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 57,184 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,084 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,514 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,514 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs are worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,576 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 40,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,457 miles

osr tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,628 miles

Rear number plate discolouring

Some wear noted to front discs

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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FM02 EGC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM02 EGC, 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 FM02 EGC registered?

FM02 EGC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is FM02 EGC safe to buy?

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