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JL51 COL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,499 mi
Last recorded44,499 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 COL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 44,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,198 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 43,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,283 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,585 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,663 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,794 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has uneven step

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,032 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,547 miles

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

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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JL51 COL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JL51 COL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL51 COL registered?

JL51 COL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is JL51 COL safe to buy?

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