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MU02 BXG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 BXG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,283 miles

handbrake getting high

Fail 15 Jul 2026 77,283 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both glazed over (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake getting high

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side very rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,077 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 74,077 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps glazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BULB FITTED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 71,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH WERE GLAZED OVER (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BULB FITTED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has some light cracking in treads due to age

Offside Front tyre has some light cracking in treads due to age

Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected light has no defined image due to lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has some light cracking in treads due to age

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected light has on image due to lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre has some light cracking in treads due to age

Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,832 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 66,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,737 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 64,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,775 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,862 miles

Nearside wiper split at end

Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside wiper split at end

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,270 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres cracking up [due to age]

Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking up [due to age]

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,736 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread (as marked on thr outer sidewall)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,284 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,284 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,610 miles

n/s/r tyre has a large screw in tyre tread.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 34,610 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a large screw in tyre tread.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 18,246 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 BXG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 MU02 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

MU02 BXG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 August 2002.

Is MU02 BXG safe to buy?

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