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HF02 OEJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,944 mi
Last recorded110,944 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 OEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,944 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,852 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,295 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,564 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,564 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 102,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 100,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 98,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 98,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 89,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,940 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 80,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 80,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,934 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 74,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 72,209 miles

N/S/Rear Wheel Rim Distorted

Fail 21 May 2010 72,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Pads Worn Low

N/S/Rear & O/S/Front Tyres Worn Low (3mm)

N/S/Rear Wheel Rim Distorted

Pass 29 May 2009 67,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 44,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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HF02 OEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

HF02 OEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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