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MW02 BWJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front and rear suspension rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,331 miles

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

exhaust corroded

ns front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,524 miles

Noise n engine possible inlet manifold fault

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,113 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine has a rattling noise

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 88,113 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine has a rattling noise

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,965 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 86,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,418 miles

rear wiper damaged

washer fluid thick

Fail 4 Dec 2014 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre heavily perished.2006

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,393 miles

Offside front tyre heavily perished.2006

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,138 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 62,197 miles

corrosion on rear discs

Fail 20 Nov 2010 62,197 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

corrosion on rear discs

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 55,542 miles

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

Fail 6 Dec 2008 55,542 miles

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 44,013 miles

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

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 BWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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