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MF02 UWP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,616 mi
Last recorded40,616 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 39,946 miles

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,341 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))

multiple areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,978 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 37,865 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 37,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens fogging (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens fogging (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,568 miles

Both headlight lenses fogging

Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,219 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 33,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,170 miles

Both headlights badly fogged only just a pattern

Fail 25 Mar 2017 32,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no working (8.2.3)

Both headlights badly fogged only just a pattern

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,612 miles

Both head light lenses fogging

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,458 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 UWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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