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MT02 JZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,088 mi
Last recorded112,088 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 112,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 112,088 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Floor Slight Corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,851 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,851 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet faulty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,276 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brakes sticking slightly

underside corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brakes sticking slightly

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,038 miles

Offside windscreen washer only 50% working

Vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside windscreen washer only 50% working

Vehicle underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,939 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,380 miles

tyres worn

Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake binding on

tyres worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,732 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,373 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 50,807 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,219 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,698 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 31,660 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 JZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

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

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