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FV51 FFC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,415 mi
Last recorded139,415 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FFC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,415 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and other parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 139,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and other parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 139,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,294 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody General Corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2021 129,160 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sealer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody General Corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody General Corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under body General corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,229 miles

exhaust noisy

offside & nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,784 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism stif

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2016 87,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 87,360 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,779 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,623 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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FV51 FFC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV51 FFC, 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 FV51 FFC registered?

FV51 FFC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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