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MF02 XRU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 111,996 miles

drive belt splitting,oil leak/spill,rear reg plate,gearbox oil leak,front brake discs deteriorating-wearing thin,front brakes binding,passenger steering arm balljoint play,underbody-components rusting

Fail 12 May 2018 111,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both front-lenses dirty and check bulb patterns (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

drive belt splitting,oil leak/spill,rear reg plate,gearbox oil leak,front brake discs deteriorating-wearing thin,front brakes binding,passenger steering arm balljoint play,underbody-components rusting

Pass 13 May 2017 106,661 miles

transmission oil leak, engine oil leak, front brake disc (thin)

Fail 10 May 2017 106,661 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

transmission oil leak, engine oil leak, front brake disc (thin)

Pass 14 May 2016 102,131 miles

rear reg plate,engine-transmission oil leak,springs-suspension corroding,rear discs rusty

Fail 13 May 2016 102,123 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear reg plate,engine-transmission oil leak,springs-suspension corroding,rear discs rusty

Pass 16 May 2015 98,558 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 15 May 2015 98,553 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear wiper split

Pass 17 May 2014 93,952 miles

rear wiper split, brake fluid level low, engine oil low, front bumper cracked (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 17 May 2014 93,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split, brake fluid level low, engine oil low, front bumper cracked (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 18 May 2013 89,674 miles

engine oil low, front discs worn (lip), n/s/f tyre worn close to limit, rear exhaust shieled inscure, rear wheel bearings slight noisy

Fail 15 May 2013 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil low, front discs worn (lip), n/s/f tyre worn close to limit, rear exhaust shieled inscure, rear wheel bearings slight noisy

Pass 15 May 2012 86,828 miles

all brake discs/components corroded,slight bubble in osf tyre wall

nearside wiper not great,rear reg plate deteriorating,nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 86,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs/components corroded,slight bubble in osf tyre wall

nearside wiper not great,rear reg plate deteriorating,nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 82,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,731 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 69,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,607 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 26,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,845 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,862 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 XRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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