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MD02 JYY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

42,376 mi
Last recorded42,376 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 JYY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,376 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 42,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 35,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,409 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working not touching screen - wiper arm seized (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/tread split + showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall excessively perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt perished

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 28,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 28,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe stiff to turn (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 28,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking up age

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Fail 4 May 2019 28,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking up age

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,032 miles

Nearside Front door mirror temp repaired

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 7 Apr 2018 28,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front door mirror temp repaired

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 27,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,200 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror head loose

Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,200 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror head loose

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,902 miles

hand brake high

n/s mirror head loose

Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake high

n/s mirror head loose

wipers not tested

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,610 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking up

front no plate delaminating

Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking up

front no plate delaminating

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,975 miles

both rear tyre casings cracked due to age.

o/s/r tyre worn towards inner shoulder.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,975 miles

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

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

both rear tyre casings cracked due to age.

o/s/r tyre worn towards inner shoulder.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,315 miles

engine has a minor oil leak.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,315 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine has a minor oil leak.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,521 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre (adjacent to mark).

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & worn unevenly.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,521 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre (adjacent to mark).

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & worn unevenly.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,698 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,160 miles

front disc pads getting low.

n/s/f tyre has s ome superficial damage.

rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,889 miles

damage to o/s/f corner of subframe,where lower arm connects to subframe.

rear wiper starting to split at ends.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 17,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damage to o/s/f corner of subframe,where lower arm connects to subframe.

rear wiper starting to split at ends.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 13,124 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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MD02 JYY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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