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FM02 FRT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 119,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all mechanical components rusty

front to rear sills corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 119,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all mechanical components rusty

front to rear sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 116,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 105,754 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,998 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,393 miles

rattle at engine

Fail 28 Jun 2007 60,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rattle at engine

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,649 miles

heatshield at engine noisey

nearside and offside rear tyres feathered

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 FRT 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 76.5%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

FM02 FRT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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