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MJ02 PFY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 PFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2018 148,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2018 148,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 134,541 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 134,541 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 125,137 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2017 125,137 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jan 2016 116,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2013 90,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 73,187 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,742 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,718 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 PFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ02 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

MJ02 PFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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