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MD51 RAU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

210,559 mi
Last recorded210,559 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 RAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 210,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner arches rusty (thin steel)

Pass 26 Jan 2023 191,039 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 172,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 154,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,258 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate dirty

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,909 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,148 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,471 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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MD51 RAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD51 RAU, 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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MD51 RAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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