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LA02 LNJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 LNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 76,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 75,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 75,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,498 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 74,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 73,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance 40% Limit 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner & Outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorated & Split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner & Outer Rim Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner & Outer Rim Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,281 miles

Scratch Across Windscreen Swept Area

Pass 30 May 2013 54,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,854 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

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

Rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 17,663 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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LA02 LNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA02 LNJ, 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 LA02 LNJ registered?

LA02 LNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is LA02 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 LNJ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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