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LP02 BWM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 BWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,016 miles

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

parking brake efficiency just met. may need further adjustment.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2024 132,198 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake binding.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shockers excessively corroded.

both sides rear brakedisc back plates corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2022 126,039 miles

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

both front headlights hazed

Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,272 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 118,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 109,474 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 109,467 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced osf/nsf lens obscured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr/nsr inner sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,309 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,505 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,418 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 94,490 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,517 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 83,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,140 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,237 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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LP02 BWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LP02 BWM, 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 LP02 BWM registered?

LP02 BWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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