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MW02 ZBG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,892 mi
Last recorded225,892 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 ZBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 225,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 214,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside parking brake, reduced performance.

offside wiper linkage worn.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 214,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

offside parking brake, reduced performance.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 190,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all discs showing lipping around edges

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion

front tyres wearing on shoulders

n/s/r seat belt slow to return

only one washer jet operating each side

plastic sills

tow bar fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 179,908 miles

engine lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 16 Mar 2012 179,817 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 167,959 miles

engain lamp on

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 157,141 miles

Engine management light on.

N/S washer pertially blocked.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 150,182 miles

Both front s/absorber dust gaiters split & perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust resonating.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 150,182 miles

Both front s/absorber dust gaiters split & perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust resonating.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 140,018 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 140,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 125,030 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 124,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

small split in all wiper blades

some perrishing to n/s/r tyre side wall

surface rust forming on exhaust system

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 ZBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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