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MT02 JZE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 JZE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,731 miles

Anti-Locking Braking system activating whilst depressing brake pedal

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSF brake backing plate missing. NSF, NSR & OSR brake backing plates deteriorated.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,105 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jun 2025 75,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,860 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

undercarriage and all its components very rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

undercarriage and all its components very rusty

Pass 31 May 2023 71,208 miles

covers fitted to sills

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components, floor to sills,chassis rails very rusty

Pass 30 May 2022 68,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre chassis rusty and thin

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,212 miles

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,111 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,256 miles

n/s front brake sticking slightly

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,423 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,843 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,385 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,509 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,916 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 JZE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MT02 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

MT02 JZE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is MT02 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 JZE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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