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FP02 BTO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 BTO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 152,871 miles

All under body and suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front sub frame mounting prescribed area covered in undersealer

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 152,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All under body and suspension components corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 152,835 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,284 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 146,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 139,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 133,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,999 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 125,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 116,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 106,188 miles

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

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,930 miles

Both front dipped patterns are very weak due to condition of light units

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,290 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,906 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 53,906 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,234 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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FP02 BTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP02 BTO, 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 FP02 BTO registered?

FP02 BTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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