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MC02 CJZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 CJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 151,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front sill damage

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 151,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front sill damage

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,698 miles

EML illuminated, oil leak, coil springs coroded, fuel pipes coroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 122,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door hinge insecure check strap (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

EML illuminated, oil leak, coil springs coroded, fuel pipes coroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 96,866 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 96,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads look low but cant tell with wheels on

Fail 19 May 2014 89,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp lens dull

Pass 19 May 2014 89,353 miles

o/s headlamp lens dull

Fail 7 May 2013 83,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2013 83,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2012 79,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,693 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 76,693 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 71,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 60,627 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 3 May 2008 50,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 50,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,240 miles

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)

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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MC02 CJZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MC02 CJZ, 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 MC02 CJZ registered?

MC02 CJZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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