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FT02 EBD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,770 mi
Last recorded157,770 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 EBD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,770 miles

Engine light present

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Handbrake travel high, but has reserve travel

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Incomplete, baking missing at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 157,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine light present

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Handbrake travel high, but has reserve travel

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Incomplete, baking missing at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 136,378 miles

Engine light present

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within treaf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 136,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine light present

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within treaf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,102 miles

Engine mil light present

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,102 miles

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

Engine mil light present

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,024 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed outer on the edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 64,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 61,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2012 56,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,314 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,532 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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FT02 EBD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT02 EBD, 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 FT02 EBD registered?

FT02 EBD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is FT02 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 EBD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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