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FM02 FJA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,442 mi
Last recorded94,442 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,442 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,027 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,417 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,690 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,501 miles

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

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

handbrake travels high

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake travels high

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,195 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,604 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,650 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,434 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,274 miles

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

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

slight cut in o/s/f/tyre, but not showing core.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,680 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 FJA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM02 FJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM02 FJA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM02 FJA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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