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LN02 POU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,336 mi
Last recorded122,336 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 POU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 121,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tested as Rally car

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 121,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 119,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded. Tail pipe corroded.

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill protection fitted. Wheel arch protection fitted. Engine covers fitted. Restricted views.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 115,497 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded. Tail pipe corroded.

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill protection fitted. Wheel arch protection fitted. Engine covers fitted. Restricted views.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General under body. Very slight in apperance. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody protection fitted. Wheel arch trims fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted. Restricted views.

Fail 8 Jul 2018 115,404 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General under body. Very slight in apperance. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody protection fitted. Wheel arch trims fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted. Restricted views.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,282 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Under body protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 115,282 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under body protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 May 2016 114,059 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Underbody protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted.

Fail 28 May 2016 114,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Underbody protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 110,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Sill protection fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Sill protection fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,802 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn.

sill protection fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 89,009 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside chassis legs have slight scuffing.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,339 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 67,339 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 53,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,725 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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LN02 POU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LN02 POU, 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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LN02 POU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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