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LM51 ZPO

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ZPO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 87,265 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both side (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 86,502 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,809 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 85,809 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,879 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,970 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,440 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 79,440 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,633 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,124 miles

engine emission warning light is on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,958 miles

32% imbalance on rear service brake

engine management warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,958 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

32% imbalance on rear service brake

engine management warning light on

washer jets blocked & poorly aimed

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,682 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,446 miles

n/s/rear door catch bolt loose

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,805 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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LM51 ZPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM51 ZPO, 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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LM51 ZPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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