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MF02 LHV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 135,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 127,586 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,549 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cracks

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,398 miles

EM Light on

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

battery insecure

cut on osf tyre wall no ply or cords exposed

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Nov 2012 114,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EM Light on

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

battery insecure

cut on osf tyre wall no ply or cords exposed

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,554 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

low engine oil.

offside rear slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,683 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear axle bushes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 95,585 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 87,205 miles

dent in boot lid and scrapes on rear bumper

Fail 21 Jun 2008 87,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dent in boot lid and scrapes on rear bumper

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,632 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,364 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 LHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF02 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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