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MT51 EPL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,092 mi
Last recorded80,092 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,092 miles

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

exhaust back box blocked

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,108 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,108 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,262 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,425 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, perished and bald on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,037 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

needs tracking !!!

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,036 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

needs tracking !!!

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,072 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2007 56,117 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,010 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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MT51 EPL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT51 EPL, 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 MT51 EPL registered?

MT51 EPL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is MT51 EPL safe to buy?

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