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LM02 CRU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 CRU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 116,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on

rear axle corroded general corrosion to front suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,369 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dive shaft corroded but not seriously

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 114,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dive shaft corroded but not seriously

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,317 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,683 miles

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,791 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp damage

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 104,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Lambda sensor wires cut

Nearside Front Fog lamp damage

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,814 miles

Engine management lamp on

Judder to both front brake discs

Knock to steering rack /movement to inner arms

Lambda sensor wires cut

Nearside Front Fog lamp damage

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape/wearing low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,699 miles

EML ON

MOVEMENT TO N/S/F INNER STEERING ARM

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

NOTE. JUDDER TO O/S/F BRAKE

NOTE. LAMBDA SENSOR WIRES CUT

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

WEAR TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,619 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGES...

EML ON..

MOVEMENT TO N/S/F INNER STEERING ARM...

RUST NOTED TO REAR COIL SPRINGS...

TRAVEL TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER..

WEAR TO O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE..

Fail 25 Nov 2015 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FADING... (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced FADED.. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced FADED (1.7.5a)

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

EML ON..

LAMBDA SENSOR WIRES CUT...

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGES...

MOVEMENT TO N/S/F INNER STEERING ARM...

RUST NOTED TO REAR COIL SPRINGS...

TRAVEL TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER..

WEAR TO O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE..

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,961 miles

EML on

NOTE..... n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

NOTE........ lambda sensor wires cut

wear to n/s/r tyre

wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2014 93,961 miles

EML on

NOTE..... n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

NOTE........ lambda sensor wires cut

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear to n/s/r tyre

wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,181 miles

both front brake discs lipped

engine management lamp on

lambda sensor wires cut

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,637 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

LAMBDA SENOR WIRES CUT

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,303 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,287 miles

engine management lamp on

lambda wiring cut

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 42,797 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

engine management lamp stays on

lambda sensor wires cut

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,081 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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LM02 CRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LM02 CRU, 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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LM02 CRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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