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HF02 EPV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 EPV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 103,068 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 103,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021
Fail 20 Feb 2021

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 98,030 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,303 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 90,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 88,046 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 88,045 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,851 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,202 miles

Exhaust backbox braket deteriorated

Slight pitting to rear brake discs

Surface corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,208 miles

some runout from front discs

Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some runout from front discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,132 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,204 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,605 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre bauld on outer edge

offside front wiper starting to leave streaks

rear brake discs startng to pit

rear number plate has water in it

rear wiper poor

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,605 miles

nearside rear tyre bauld on outer edge

offside front wiper starting to leave streaks

rear brake discs startng to pit

rear number plate has water in it

rear wiper poor

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 EPV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EPV, 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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HF02 EPV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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