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MW02 YWY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

114,945 mi
Last recorded114,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 YWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025
Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 106,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,328 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,989 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,184 miles

both headlamp lens misted poor images

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lens misted poor images

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,499 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,345 miles

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

abnormal wear on nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,060 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,752 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 27 Jul 2007 37,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 25,298 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 YWY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 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 YWY, 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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What year was MW02 YWY registered?

MW02 YWY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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