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MW02 BLF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,773 mi
Last recorded107,773 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,773 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion near both front shocker top mountings

front sub frame corroded

minor oil leak

noise from offside rear brakes when wheel spun / possible broken brake shoe retaining pin

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,528 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion near front top shocker mounts

front sub frame corroded

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion near front top shocker mounts

front sub frame corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2021 103,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 103,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light showing no beam pattern due to condition of lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light showing no beam pattern due to condition of lens (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,661 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,092 miles

Oil leak From Rear Of Engine ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,744 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,935 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 55,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 55,397 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 55,397 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 35,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 35,190 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 BLF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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