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LW02 HBO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,490 mi
Last recorded40,490 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,766 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 35,766 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,603 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 31,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 24,464 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,609 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,875 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 HBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LW02 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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