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LM02 RGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,846 mi
Last recorded61,846 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 RGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 61,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 51,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,225 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket brocken

Offside headlamp bracket brocken

Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,872 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 29,624 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 26,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,259 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 14,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,810 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 RGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

LM02 RGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is LM02 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 RGU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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