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ML02 XZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 92,077 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,557 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both SIdes. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in various places

Fail 21 Nov 2024 90,554 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both SIdes. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in various places

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,384 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,791 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,359 miles

front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,871 miles

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

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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 56,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,236 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,537 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 XZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ML02 XZW, 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 ML02 XZW registered?

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

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