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HF02 EMJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 EMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,398 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2019 104,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (lens dirty) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,500 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,635 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,050 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2010 79,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,745 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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HF02 EMJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF02 EMJ, 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 HF02 EMJ registered?

HF02 EMJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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