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J70 TMH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,714 mi
Last recorded179,714 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 TMH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 179,714 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 179,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 172,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 172,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 164,953 miles

Both front outer CV boots seeping grease.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In inner sidewall. ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 155,561 miles

Centre stop light disconnected.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 155,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre stop light disconnected.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 145,095 miles

nearside rear upper spring mount slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 145,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear upper spring mount slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,075 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 136,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,506 miles

both front brakes binding very slightly

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 96,191 miles

offside rear tyre starting to break shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,931 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,207 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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J70 TMH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J70 TMH, 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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J70 TMH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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