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MT02 EWE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,592 mi
Last recorded135,592 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 EWE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,986 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear back plate corroding.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear back plate corroded.

Oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front inner trackrod.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear back plate corroding.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear back plate corroded.

Oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front inner trackrod.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,542 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear crass bar corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,234 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 82,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 56,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,490 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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MT02 EWE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MT02 EWE, 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 MT02 EWE registered?

MT02 EWE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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