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MW02 ECZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 ECZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 70,842 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 68,090 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,602 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 61,771 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Dec 2022 61,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2021 58,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass loose in unit. ()

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure bracket has snapped.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 58,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass loose in unit. ()

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure bracket has snapped.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,020 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 48,369 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,237 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,478 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre sidewall/tread cracking

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,069 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 ECZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW02 ECZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW02 ECZ registered?

MW02 ECZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is MW02 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW02 ECZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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