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FV02 DLJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,406 mi
Last recorded135,406 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 DLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 135,406 miles

underbody corroded

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 132,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 129,947 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,186 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 126,186 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,252 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 116,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,832 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,831 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,317 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,455 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 77,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,347 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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FV02 DLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FV02 DLJ, 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 FV02 DLJ registered?

FV02 DLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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