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HJ02 ARU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,922 mi
Last recorded90,922 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 90,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,648 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,604 miles

Engine mil on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine mil on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,276 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil on and possible air leak on inlet manifold

Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil on and possible air leak on inlet manifold

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,418 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,112 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,525 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,363 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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HJ02 ARU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ02 ARU, 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 HJ02 ARU registered?

HJ02 ARU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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