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LC02 DCU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 DCU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,498 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 119,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 113,804 miles

OSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,892 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing (inner groove)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves perished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,892 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing (inner groove)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,578 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 98,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,323 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall not showing cords

o/s/r tyre inner tread waring uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,679 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,979 miles

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

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

light scratching to wind screen

Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

light scratching to wind screen

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,967 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tread on offside vfront Tyre getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,260 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,855 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

imbalance on the front brakes

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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LC02 DCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC02 DCU, 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 LC02 DCU registered?

LC02 DCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is LC02 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 DCU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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