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MW02 BKG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,727 mi
Last recorded176,727 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 BKG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 176,727 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake need adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2023 166,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 160,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 157,333 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 157,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 151,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 151,989 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 142,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,725 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 133,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,366 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 122,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,205 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,395 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 18,371 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 5,056 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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MW02 BKG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MW02 BKG, 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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MW02 BKG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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