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MT02 HBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 HBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,905 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 68,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 63,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s & n/s at flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 53,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 50,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,728 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 44,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 43,172 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 43,171 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2012 41,215 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 41,215 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 39,287 miles

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

emissions only just met

Pass 22 May 2010 36,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,750 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,447 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 27,447 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 23,988 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 HBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

MT02 HBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is MT02 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 HBF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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