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MA02 VXJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,007 mi
Last recorded110,007 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 VXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror back cover missing.

fuel tank heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2020 109,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking lever no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror back cover missing.

fuel tank heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,084 miles

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

Offside front brake is slightly binding

Fail 15 Jan 2019 103,084 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,289 miles

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

offside front brake slightly grabbing

offside rear tyre has small cracks on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,233 miles

Offside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,499 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 91,437 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,828 miles

O/R and N/R tyres have small cracks on the outer edges

O/R tyre wearing on the inner side

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR TYRES SIDE WALL WORN SLIGHTLY.

2 NAILS IN NSF TYRE

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,175 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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MA02 VXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA02 VXJ, 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 MA02 VXJ registered?

MA02 VXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is MA02 VXJ safe to buy?

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