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FV02 JBE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,700 mi
Last recorded133,700 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,700 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r outer body damaged .

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,392 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 119,446 miles

nearside rear body panel slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,218 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,419 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 106,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,752 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front lower engine cover cracked and insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,722 miles

front lower engine cover cracked and insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,898 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2006 47,878 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 JBE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV02 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

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

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