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HX02 DTO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,499 mi
Last recorded175,499 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 DTO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 175,499 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle pre 2003.

Exhaust emissions close to maximum limit.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 175,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad worn down to squeal shim/wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi is cracked and core visible. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle pre 2003.

Exhaust emissions close to maximum limit.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 162,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens/cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning lamp active, possibly indicating an engine fault

Pass 15 Feb 2021 156,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perrished + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre wearing outer

Fail 11 Feb 2021 156,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perrished + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre wearing outer

Pass 2 Feb 2020 144,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,255 miles

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

engine management light

Fail 24 Jan 2019 139,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light

Pass 8 Nov 2017 134,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 127,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,386 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 122,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,882 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 119,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,356 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2013 114,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2012 101,913 miles

FRont brake pads low.

Front headlamps discolored,

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,913 miles

FRont brake pads low.

Front headlamps discolored,

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 97,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 92,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 92,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 71,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 71,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 58,538 miles

Both rear tyre treads deforming slightly.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,687 miles

Both rear tyre treads begining to deform.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2006 45,687 miles

Both rear tyre treads begining to deform.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,446 miles

front pads appear low and discs heavy wear lipped.

rear brake discs surface rust.

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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HX02 DTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX02 DTO, 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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HX02 DTO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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