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FV02 OFD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 OFD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,107 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 105,405 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil Steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sun visor loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box leaking oil Steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,522 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Under side corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2023 103,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Under side corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,343 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 101,343 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,132 miles

Offside Front sill corroding

chip in centre of screen

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2021 97,875 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake has little or no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush slight movement and slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush slight movement and slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 90,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,694 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,960 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,594 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear

uneven wear offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,784 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 OFD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FV02 OFD, 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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FV02 OFD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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