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FM02 FRO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,627 mi
Last recorded134,627 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 FRO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 134,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 134,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,216 miles

(both rear) inner sills corroded

(both rear) tyres deteriorated on outer sidewall

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

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front floor area corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,618 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,042 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 90,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,854 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,776 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 FRO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green 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 FRO, 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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FM02 FRO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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