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HW02 EXJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,709 mi
Last recorded97,709 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 97,709 miles

front and rear number plate condition getting poor

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge about 2mm left

Fail 6 May 2011 97,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear number plate condition getting poor

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge about 2mm left

Fail 17 May 2010 89,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2010 89,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 78,526 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2008 66,819 miles

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

Handbrake travel long

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 53,680 miles

Hanbrake travel high.

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2007 53,680 miles

Hanbrake travel high.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,558 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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HW02 EXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW02 EXJ, 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 HW02 EXJ registered?

HW02 EXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is HW02 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 EXJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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