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MJ02 ODV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ODV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 129,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile device holder ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,793 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 123,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,535 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

all breake pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2024 121,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

all breake pipes greased

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,180 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,775 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,788 miles

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

nearside side front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,787 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour off and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect off and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside side front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,893 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 19 Feb 2019 99,893 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low off and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,883 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,598 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and across treads

n/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall and inner tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 36,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and across treads

n/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall and inner tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,659 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,412 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,435 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 ODV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ODV, 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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What year was MJ02 ODV registered?

MJ02 ODV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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