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HF02 VHU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,248 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 85,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel binds when rotated by hand unable to fully check wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,432 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 84,432 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,911 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 82,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,922 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,258 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens fading

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,743 miles

Front headlights fading

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewall and cuts

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,397 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,397 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,087 miles

headlights lenses starting to fade

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,457 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,117 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 43,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,005 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 VHU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

HF02 VHU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is HF02 VHU safe to buy?

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