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HT02 TAV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 TAV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 95,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing bumper headlamp damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 88,010 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Fail 22 May 2024 88,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 19 May 2023 80,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 80,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 73,444 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 73,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 67,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 65,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit Strongly recommend renewal !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit Strongly recommend renewal !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,883 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,966 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing the screen

Oil leak ()

brake fluid low

Fail 17 Feb 2017 49,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing the screen

Oil leak ()

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,424 miles

N/S/F tyre tread on limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,918 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,248 miles

front tyres low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,650 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 15,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,032 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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HT02 TAV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HT02 TAV, 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 HT02 TAV registered?

HT02 TAV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is HT02 TAV safe to buy?

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