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MU02 BVJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 BVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

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

Under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,425 miles

engine noisy

Pass 17 May 2024 64,087 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 64,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 62,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes has play

Underside has surface rust

Pass 24 May 2022 60,732 miles

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,083 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and some suspension items

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,046 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and some suspension parts

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield slightly loose/corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,174 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,174 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,302 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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MU02 BVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MU02 BVJ, 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 MU02 BVJ registered?

MU02 BVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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