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FN02 DWA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,574 mi
Last recorded95,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 DWA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,574 miles

heavy oil leak possible gearbox area

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight fray to drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 20 Jul 2026 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r metal brake pipe union end completely corroded away (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp lens badly misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy oil leak possible gearbox area

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight fray to drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,586 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel left

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the edges & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,545 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 83,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,746 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pads front and rear getting low

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

park brake lever has little amount of reserve travel

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear main axle mount bushes showing perishing /splitting

hand brake showing that there is little reserve travel

interior mirror missing

n/s/r brake pads getting low

rear reg plate deteriorated / faded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 63,060 miles

Engine knocking

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

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure and age perished in main tread

Fail 24 Jun 2021 63,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine knocking

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

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure and age perished in main tread

Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mirror glass has some damage.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 56,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mirror glass has some damage.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear & NSF tyres perished & cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

both rear & NSF tyres perished & cracked

Pass 18 May 2016 43,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 16 May 2016 43,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 42,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,430 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 37,863 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,863 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,000 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,332 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 31,332 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,229 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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FN02 DWA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DWA, 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 DWA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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