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LM02 RDU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,157 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 76,862 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 76,439 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 76,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,823 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 70,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,748 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,875 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,490 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,489 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,966 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,420 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 17,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,837 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 RDU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LM02 RDU, 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 LM02 RDU registered?

LM02 RDU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is LM02 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 RDU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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