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MT02 WZJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,745 mi
Last recorded110,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,745 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

full under body surface corrosion and components

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front subframe has surface corrosion but still solid

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 109,148 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,632 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 107,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 106,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,704 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,315 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,491 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,392 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear lamp outer edge cracked.

Pass 27 May 2008 48,362 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 23 May 2007 40,992 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,147 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 47,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 WZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT02 WZJ registered?

MT02 WZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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The MOT history for MT02 WZJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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