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FN02 BYT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,371 mi
Last recorded177,371 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 BYT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 177,371 miles

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

Offside Front bumber loose and taped up

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

slight smoke from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2017 177,371 miles

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

Offside Front bumber loose and taped up

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

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

slight smoke from engine

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,926 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper sides loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 168,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper sides loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 150,899 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 144,179 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 144,179 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 144,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 136,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,527 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 123,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 110,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 97,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,476 miles

brake fluid below maximum level

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,416 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,414 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 51,236 miles

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

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

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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FN02 BYT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN02 BYT, 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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FN02 BYT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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