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MM02 RVJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

191,140 mi
Last recorded191,140 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 RVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 191,140 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 187,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 187,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 169,052 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 168,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 162,257 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 162,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Placed Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Placed Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 159,468 miles

Offside Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 148,810 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Pass 3 Jul 2018 148,313 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 148,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,245 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Rear heat shield excessive corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 141,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Rear heat shield excessive corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,485 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front wiper blades smeary but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge ( 4mm ) (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

Front wiper blades smeary but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge ( 4mm ) (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 126,525 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 115,572 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,945 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2013 106,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

hand brake travel high

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,212 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jul 2010 81,699 miles

drivers side wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers side wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,606 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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MM02 RVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MM02 RVJ, 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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MM02 RVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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