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MA02 XRE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,110 mi
Last recorded128,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XRE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 128,110 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 125,317 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened b/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2019 122,891 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 117,907 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,759 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 108,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,273 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 100,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,502 miles

offside front headlamp slight misting

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear floor covered with mud

Fail 6 Dec 2012 93,152 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear floor covered with mud

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 86,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,155 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,210 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 XRE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA02 XRE, 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 MA02 XRE registered?

MA02 XRE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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