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MU02 BVR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,169 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished [age related cracks]

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside/nearside (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust manifold slight leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plastic manifold (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plastic manifold (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,171 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,513 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,023 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 BVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

MU02 BVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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