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GX02 BMJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,422 miles

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing low & wearing at edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,696 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating (beam images slightly affected)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,354 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both track-rod ends locking pins missing but locking fluid applied

Front wipers split at ends

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 117,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front locking pins missing from both track rod end securing nuts

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Fail 19 Jan 2020 107,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Pass 18 Nov 2018 103,088 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,912 miles

NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,905 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven OS LOW (3.7.B.2)

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

HEAD LIGHT LENSES FADED

NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,264 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,970 miles

cracks in tread of rear tyres

head light lenses both faded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,967 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracks in tread of rear tyres

head light lenses both faded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,184 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,043 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres badly perished in tread area

offside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,762 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,638 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 26,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,663 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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GX02 BMJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX02 BMJ, 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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GX02 BMJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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