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LW02 BUF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,482 mi
Last recorded162,482 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,482 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bust worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 165,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses deterioted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses deterioted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner and outer edge cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bust worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 157,446 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes minor corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 157,446 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes minor corrosion

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 150,382 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking and weak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 150,302 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking and weak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,620 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 139,148 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting at seal (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 139,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting at seal (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 134,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,531 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front shockabsorber damp

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front shockabsorber damp

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,942 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyers getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 91,976 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front tyres low

rear pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 79,112 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 79,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,548 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 40,104 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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LW02 BUF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LW02 BUF, 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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LW02 BUF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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