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MD02 BWP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,036 mi
Last recorded155,036 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BWP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 155,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 155,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 139,420 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front shocks slightly leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2024 139,420 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both front shocks slightly leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Off side rear wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Off side rear wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 123,132 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Off side rear wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged tyres still seated

Pass 10 May 2019 114,354 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

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

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

Fail 10 May 2019 114,354 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

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

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged tyre still seated

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

Pass 17 May 2018 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 103,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 101,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 93,503 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel rim damaged.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,503 miles

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

Offside rear wheel rim damaged.

Fail 17 May 2011 85,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 85,246 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,544 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,248 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,571 miles

Advise nsr + osr tyres slight perrishing on outer side walls & tread areas !

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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MD02 BWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MD02 BWP, 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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MD02 BWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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