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LJ02 GWF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,613 mi
Last recorded103,613 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 GWF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox leaking oil

headlamp beam patterns poor

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted

malfunction indicator light on

vehicle emitting slight smoke at idle

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,275 miles

eml light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

both rear tyre treads badly feathered

eml light on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

headlamp lenses cloudy

rear subframe bushes worn

rear tyre treads feathered

Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,136 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front discs heavily lipped

headlamp lenses cloudy

rear subframe bushes worn

rear tyre treads feathered

Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs heavily lipped

headlamp lenses clouding

rear tyre treads feathering

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,444 miles

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy/frosted

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres tread feathering slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,049 miles

front & rear registration plates deteriorating

front brake discs lipped

high level stop light not working

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 70,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear tyres tread feathering slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,688 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear tyres tread feathering slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,810 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play at steering rack mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,708 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,648 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 49,648 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 GWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWF, 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 LJ02 GWF registered?

LJ02 GWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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