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MK02 XGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 149,554 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle body has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,769 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,002 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,328 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washer jets weak, slightly blocked

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,842 miles

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES ARE BADLY CRACKING ON THE RUBBER

CLUTCH BITE POINT IS VERY HIGH

FRONT OFFSIDE FOG LIGH COVER IS MISSING

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER IS SPLIT

Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,842 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES ARE BADLY CRACKING ON THE RUBBER

CLUTCH IS STARTING TO SLIP

FRONT OFFSIDE FOG LIGH COVER IS MISSING

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER IS SPLIT

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,382 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 64,382 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,971 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,905 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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MK02 XGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 MK02 XGU, 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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MK02 XGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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