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MF02 MGX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 MGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

no reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,404 miles

Offside Oil leak DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHT LEAK ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal slight leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 98,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal slight leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,534 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

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 30 Mar 2015 90,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes sticking slightly

rear tyres begining to crack in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,038 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 MGX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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