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MF02 LGZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,446 mi
Last recorded68,446 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 68,446 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to the underside in places

headlight images poor

Pass 3 Feb 2024 67,386 miles

both front headlight images poor

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,901 miles

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

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

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

both front headlight images poor

Pass 12 Feb 2022 64,030 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,304 miles

n/s headlamp lens discoloured

Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,369 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,392 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,365 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 25,202 miles

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 4 Feb 2011 24,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 13,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,356 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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MF02 LGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MF02 LGZ, 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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MF02 LGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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