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LJ51 BKS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,597 mi
Last recorded171,597 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BKS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 171,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 169,062 miles

brake parts rusted in places

suspension parts rusted in places

under body rusted in places

Pass 3 Apr 2024 164,891 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MASSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 164,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

185/65R15

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MASSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY ()

Nearside Rear 2016

Offside Rear 2012

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 501 BULB FITTED (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 153,063 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 153,062 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 144,121 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 138,946 miles

Both front strut dust covers damaged

Brake fluid is green

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 138,932 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front strut dust covers damaged

Brake fluid is green

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,795 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Advise rectification. (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid appears very dark.

Exhaust system corroded throughout.

Items in boot preventing full inspection.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER'S AND A HOLDER ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER'S AND A HOLDER ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working A GLB 501 BULB WAS FITTED (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,416 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing bad connection (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,117 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable TIE-BAR HAS A SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 122,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing CLASP (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable TIE-BAR HAS A SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing CLASP (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,551 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 4 OR 7 NR 7 NF 3mm wearing inner edge.

Front pads serviceable.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs corroded, rear pads close to limit.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 111,551 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/60/R15/88H. OF 4 OR 7 NR 7 NF 3mm wearing inner edge.

Front pads serviceable.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs corroded, rear pads close to limit.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,667 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 26 Jan 2012 92,111 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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LJ51 BKS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LJ51 BKS, 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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LJ51 BKS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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