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LT02 LJK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,436 mi
Last recorded167,436 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 LJK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 167,436 miles

Both rear inner seals corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 166,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 163,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 160,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 156,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,181 miles

offside front brake caliper slider rubber missing

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2019 135,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

offside front brake caliper slider rubber missing

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,955 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,460 miles

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

all brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,677 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,326 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 83,731 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,056 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

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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LT02 LJK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LT02 LJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT02 LJK registered?

LT02 LJK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is LT02 LJK safe to buy?

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