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MJ02 DME

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,089 mi
Last recorded184,089 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 DME
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 184,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

warning light indicates a fault with the engine management systems

warning light indicates a fault with the traction control systems

Fail 8 May 2017 184,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

warning light indicates a fault with the engine management systems

warning light indicates a fault with the traction control systems

Pass 3 May 2016 177,202 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play rack n/s

Pass 6 May 2015 168,330 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 168,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 157,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2012 128,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,450 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 98,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,789 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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MJ02 DME is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ02 DME, 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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MJ02 DME is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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