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MT02 OYJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,806 mi
Last recorded193,806 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 193,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 193,803 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides lenses scratched and foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail knocking and moving engine/gearbox on turning (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 181,491 miles

corrosion rear axle

corrosion rear inner sills

headlights deteriorating

slight corrosion floor to sill

wipers deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2017 181,491 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion rear axle

corrosion rear inner sills

headlights deteriorating

slight corrosion floor to sill

wipers deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2016 171,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2015 161,631 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 161,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 148,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 136,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 126,752 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 119,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S headlight mounting has a repair to it.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 119,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S headlight mounting has a repair to it.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 106,329 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 100,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 93,758 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 93,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 90,766 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 OYJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

MT02 OYJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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