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MW02 LCF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,347 mi
Last recorded127,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 LCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 127,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 127,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,103 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 123,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,019 miles

Front front springs corroeded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak offside

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,075 miles

o/s drive shaft noisey only on full lock ,, advise change

slight playt in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,281 miles

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

both front C.V joints noisey when turning on full steering lock

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,257 miles

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

o/s r brake grabbing slightly

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s r brake grabbing slightly

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,693 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,590 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,582 miles

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

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

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

front pads 50% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,927 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm & scrubbing both edges

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

rear brakes getting low

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 LCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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