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ML02 XXU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 XXU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 132,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside front wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 126,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,963 miles

alternator drivebelt is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

cut evident in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall. recommend renewal

rear number plate starting to de-laminate. recommend renewal

rear wiper blade is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator drivebelt is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

cut evident in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall. recommend renewal

exhaust rear heat shield is badly deterited. recommend removal or replacement

power steering fault lamp evident on dash. recommend inspection

rear number plate starting to de-laminate. recommend renewal

rear wiper blade is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

Pass 26 May 2011 98,849 miles

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 28 May 2010 81,589 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 May 2009 62,402 miles

n/s/f tyre aproaching minimum wear indicators

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is heavily cracked

nail evident in n/s/r tyre tread

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 15 May 2008 48,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 35,185 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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ML02 XXU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML02 XXU, 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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ML02 XXU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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