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LJ51 BJC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,214 mi
Last recorded156,214 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 156,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 155,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 152,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,656 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 129,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 91,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 87,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

offside front wheel binding when rotated

Fail 30 May 2010 87,030 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

offside front wheel binding when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,254 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)

Fail 30 May 2009 83,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 14 Jun 2008 79,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 75,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,505 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,505 miles

Nearside 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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LJ51 BJC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LJ51 BJC, 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 LJ51 BJC registered?

LJ51 BJC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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