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FM02 FCE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,912 mi
Last recorded57,912 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 FCE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,912 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,398 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,398 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 55,831 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,528 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,079 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,079 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,686 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 48,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,457 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,853 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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FM02 FCE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

FM02 FCE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is FM02 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 FCE shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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