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LF02 BMZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

55,162 mi
Last recorded55,162 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 BMZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,162 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Mar 2025 46,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 45,257 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 38,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 26,366 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,428 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,098 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 24,098 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,045 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LF02 BMZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LF02 BMZ, 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 LF02 BMZ registered?

LF02 BMZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is LF02 BMZ safe to buy?

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