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LJ02 BXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 BXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,655 miles

Engine undertray loose.

High handbrake travel.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2020 104,612 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine undertray loose.

High handbrake travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 May 2020 104,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Handbrake travel slightly high

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,736 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Balljoint Dust Cover Perishing

Nearside Front Bumper partially insecure

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

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

Parking brake travel but not to stop

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,936 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside head lamp cloudy

Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,935 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside head lamp cloudy

Pass 8 May 2017 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear beam axle foremost bushes perished

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 8 May 2017 92,325 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlamps deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level inop (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear beam axle foremost bushes perished

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,215 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Damage to vehicle body

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Both tyre wearing low on tread depth and have perishing to side walls

Rear Some deterioration to axle bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 80,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,660 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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 24 Jun 2011 65,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,042 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs appear worn at faces.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,254 miles

Front brakes are slight out of ballance

Small leak at rear of exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 18,371 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,439 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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LJ02 BXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LJ02 BXL, 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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LJ02 BXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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