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FP02 FWJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 FWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 149,679 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 149,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 135,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 128,435 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour WING REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 122,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 122,357 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front light units opaque causing the light to produce no beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 122,311 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front light units opaque causing the light to produce no beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 100,785 miles

Front discs have a slight inbalance

Rear both rear tyres perished inside tread

Fail 13 Jul 2018 100,779 miles

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

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

Front discs have a slight inbalance

Rear both rear tyres perished inside tread

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,905 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges ADVISE check wheel alignment

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,449 miles

n s f tyre wearing on outer edge

o s f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n s r under car cover fitted

o s r tyre slightly out of shape

o s under fuel tank cover fitted

sill covers fitted

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 FWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

FP02 FWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FP02 FWJ safe to buy?

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