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FX02 XSP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XSP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 108,807 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,814 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 11 May 2022 99,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 99,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,194 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,251 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges - starting to get low tread

Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges - starting to get low tread

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,245 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,842 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,923 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 71,923 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,671 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 65,674 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,861 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Unable to check sills due to fitted plastic covers

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,861 miles

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

Unable to check sills due to fitted plastic covers

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,586 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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FX02 XSP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX02 XSP, 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 FX02 XSP registered?

FX02 XSP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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