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MK02 ZJU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 ZJU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear end and all the components corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2023 81,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear end and all the components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,229 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,064 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,481 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,901 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre tread below 1.6mm and punctured

Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated REINFRCEMENT (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH/ ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,325 miles

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

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

eml light on indicating a fault

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

osf brake pads wearing faster than the nsf

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml light on indicating a fault

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

osf brake pads wearing faster than the nsf

Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,011 miles

rear discs are pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,187 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,732 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,286 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,647 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 ZJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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