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FP02 CSU

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 CSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 152,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

fuel tank heat shield corroded split poor condition

fuel tank heat shield corroded split poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2024 152,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

fuel tank heat shield corroded split poor condition

fuel tank heat shield corroded split poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2023 147,467 miles

Front Advise front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre slightly out off shape and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Advise slight movement in head lamp assembly

Rear Advise rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2023 147,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front head lamp lenses faded, and no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti roll bar drop link boots are split and have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Advise front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre slightly out off shape and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Advise slight movement in head lamp assembly

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Advise rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2022 142,286 miles

both head lamp aims becoming poor lamps hazed

Fail 31 Aug 2022 142,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside windscreen washer not working

both head lamp aims becoming poor lamps hazed

handbrake lever travel close to maximum

Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to split

offside and nearside headlamp outer lenses hazed beam pattern becoming poor

play in nearside front drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,814 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaiter starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front drop link gaiter starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2019 119,688 miles

centre brake light not working

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to inner cords and starting to crack in tread

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes rear ends corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,823 miles

Front Advise damage to front number plate

Hand brake has a lot of travel

Offside Front Advise tyre cracking in treads

Rear Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Rear Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2018 111,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both front head lamp lenses faded, resulting in no beam paten (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Fitted 185/60/r15 should have 195/60/r15 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Advise damage to front number plate

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

Hand brake has a lot of travel

Offside Front Advise tyre cracking in treads

Rear Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Rear Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,354 miles

travel to handbrake

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to inner cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to inner cords (3.6.B.4d)

travel to handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,557 miles

travel to handbrake

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,927 miles

offside front drive shaft balance weight shifted

offside front tyre close to limit

sidewall damage and cuts in tread to nearside front tyre 3mm

travel high on handbrake lever

Fail 26 Aug 2015 86,927 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front drive shaft balance weight shifted

offside front tyre close to limit

sidewall damage and cuts in tread to nearside front tyre 3mm

travel high on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,455 miles

both headlamp outer lenses yellowed crazed

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,431 miles

repair in A zone of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,673 miles

O/S/F tyre cut on inner wall not down to cord

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,132 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 38,777 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

FP02 CSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is FP02 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 CSU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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