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HJ02 FSE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 FSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 93,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,599 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,798 miles

oil leak from rear of engine/gearbox

Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak from rear of engine/gearbox

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,737 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,384 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,733 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 22,077 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 FSE 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 72%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

HJ02 FSE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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