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MJ02 OFL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,796 mi
Last recorded145,796 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 145,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 145,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

slight bind on both rear brakes but not excessively

Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside drive shaft corroding at damper mounting

Fail 2 Apr 2019 141,883 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside drive shaft corroding at damper mounting

Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,740 miles

both wiper blades split

headlamps started to deteriorate

n/s washer inop

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm [195/60/15h]

slight damage to n/s/r indicator lens

very slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,613 miles

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,557 miles

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

headlamps deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge [195/60/15v]

Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,627 miles

corrosion in o/s/f coil spring

headlamps started to deteriorate

n/s/r indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,733 miles

centre heatshield insecure

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,896 miles

corrosion in o/s/front + rear coil springs

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake application slightly uneven

headlamps started to deteriorate slightly affecting pattern

little reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/r light unit repaired with tape

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in o/s/front + rear coil springs

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake application slightly uneven

headlamps started to deteriorate slightly affecting pattern

little reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/r light unit repaired with tape

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,844 miles

wiper blades split

n/s/r light unit repaired with tape

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,084 miles

n/s/r indicator lens repaired with tape

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,147 miles

high level brake light inop

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

wear on front brake discs but unable to check properly through wheels

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,119 miles

noise around engine arear

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,210 miles

rear brake pads possibly low?

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,994 miles

o/s/r tyre possibly punctured in 2 places

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 OFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ02 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

MJ02 OFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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