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FP51 MJF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,316 mi
Last recorded147,316 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 MJF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 147,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 147,135 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 146,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

ctr stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Jul 2022 145,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2022 145,677 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2021 144,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 144,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 144,332 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 143,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 142,339 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 142,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,266 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,248 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 140,066 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,355 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 138,338 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 134,512 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 134,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 123,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 109,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,340 miles

both sides front tyres worn on outer edge

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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FP51 MJF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 FP51 MJF, 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 FP51 MJF registered?

FP51 MJF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is FP51 MJF safe to buy?

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