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MA02 YHC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,346 mi
Last recorded204,346 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 YHC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 204,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 195,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats removed

Fail 30 May 2017 195,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats removed

Pass 20 May 2016 186,538 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 177,556 miles

front tyres worn at edges

Fail 19 May 2015 177,506 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn at edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 168,441 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 168,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 160,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2013 160,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,602 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 148,013 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2011 147,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2010 135,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 135,978 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 125,316 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 113,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,471 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 95,434 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 YHC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YHC, 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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MA02 YHC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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