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FM02 FJX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 FJX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,350 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,730 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,538 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

one of the washer jets not working however collectively provide sufficient water to clear screen

unable to locate offside rear seatbelt clasp

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,084 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,808 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail embedded in centre of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,710 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f door slightley damaged

o/s/f bumper slightley damaged and head light just on aim limit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,524 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,075 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 88,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate poor condition by numbers/letters ok

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 78,642 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 78,642 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 56,190 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 FJX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

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

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