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LX02 WZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 WZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 121,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/ broken. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated comes up high. little reserve travel left. req service/ adjustment soon. (1.1.6 (d))

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

emissions test, EOBD not used. failed to register RPM.

Fail 21 Jul 2025 121,530 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/ broken. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated comes up high. little reserve travel left. req service/ adjustment soon. (1.1.6 (d))

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

emissions test, EOBD not used. failed to register RPM.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2023 113,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,787 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & pressure low. ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

engine noise?

o/s & n/s headlamps, lenses deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

engine noise?

o/s & n/s headlamps, lenses deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,389 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,153 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,762 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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LX02 WZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX02 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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