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MD02 NDE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 NDE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 115,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 115,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and noisy (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,571 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear/worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 112,571 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wear/worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear axle bushes perished

engine burning oil

Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,053 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door check strap broken

battery tray slightly loose

both rear axle bushes worn/perished

both rear tyres cracking/perished

engine burning oil !

exhaust heat sheild inscure

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

battery tray slightly loose

both rear axle bushes worn/perished

both rear tyres cracking/perished

engine burning oil !

exhaust heat sheild inscure

both front road wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

some handbrake travel

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

some handbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,492 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 63,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,260 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,753 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,091 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 NDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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