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MT02 JZC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,222 mi
Last recorded47,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 JZC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 47,222 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside both Glazed/Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking/split in tread. Not down to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,220 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 46,039 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both too faded (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both too cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm exessive freeplay (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,123 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 41,123 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f + n/s/f (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,258 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 29,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2013 29,299 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on outter edge.

offside rear tyre castleated.

Pass 22 May 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 22,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 20,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,182 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 JZC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

MT02 JZC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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