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MW02 YZV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,892 mi
Last recorded125,892 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 125,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is 13 years old

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

both front road springs are corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 123,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front road spring is badly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 123,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front road spring is badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust back box joint is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,819 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 113,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside & outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,036 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from back box joint

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,463 miles

Engine Light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

minor exhaust blow

Fail 24 Jan 2018 103,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,623 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e,m,l illuminated

front shocker dirt covers deteriorated

heavy items on rear seat unable to test seat belts

o,s,r tyre uneven wear

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,545 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e,m,l illuminated

front shocker dirt covers deteriorated

heavy items on rear seat unable to test seat belts

o,s,r tyre uneven wear

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,667 miles

engine management light is on

n/s/f wiper blade is split

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,649 miles

Engine management light on

strong advise on both front tyres (worn on the inside edge)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,363 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 75,363 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2009 70,579 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,089 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,642 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,466 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 43,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YZV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YZV, 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 YZV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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