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MF02 XSJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,634 mi
Last recorded82,634 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 XSJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,634 miles

cracks in all tyres

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,632 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both to dim (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

cracks in all tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,743 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,743 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,753 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 21 Mar 2016 63,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,756 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,015 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,902 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,900 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6 m

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,237 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 XSJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF02 XSJ?

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What year was MF02 XSJ registered?

MF02 XSJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is MF02 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF02 XSJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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