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FV02 DWG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,661 mi
Last recorded157,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 DWG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 157,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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 27 Jul 2021 157,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 142,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2018 118,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,269 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 27 Jul 2017 108,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,963 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,841 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished,

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

nearside front inner rack slight play.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished,

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

nearside front inner rack slight play.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,537 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,381 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm/trackrod end

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,425 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 May 2008 31,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 25,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,620 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 DWG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

FV02 DWG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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