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LX02 FEP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,809 mi
Last recorded135,809 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FEP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,693 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 130,693 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside headlight mountain bracket broken but adequately supported

Fail 29 Jan 2020 126,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside headlight mountain bracket broken but adequately supported

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,911 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 124,910 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,426 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 122,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing around central mounting (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,163 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,891 miles

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

Remove Air Fresh From Drivers View

Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Smooth On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Smooth On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Remove Air Fresh From Drivers View

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,818 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limits on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight rusting to exhaust system

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,408 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

rusting to exhaust system

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,511 miles

front brake pads wearing low

stonechips front screen

Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,958 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 45,435 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,872 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LX02 FEP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX02 FEP, 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 LX02 FEP registered?

LX02 FEP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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