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MW51 XYR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,791 mi
Last recorded115,791 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 XYR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

power steering pipes leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2023 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

power steering pipes leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2021 104,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,962 miles

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 100,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axl coroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked

general under body corrosion

oil leak at engine

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,998 miles

Oil leak at engine ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

general underbody corrosion

offside front seatbelt stalk slightly loose at anchor

offside rear door does not open from the inside (child locks fitted)

rear brakes noisy

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at engine ()

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

general underbody corrosion

offside front seatbelt stalk slightly worn at anchor

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front brake noisey

offside front seatbelt stalk slightly worn at anchor

oil leak

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low (topped up)

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroded

slight leak at rear flange section

Fail 13 Nov 2014 71,107 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low (topped up)

oil filter corroded

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroded

slight leak at rear flange section

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,365 miles

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

exhaust has slight leaks at rear section

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 66,365 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

exhaust has slight leaks at rear section

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,128 miles

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

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

front brake disc's pitted inner faces

seepage at power steering pump area

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,009 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

water in head lamp os

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,103 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,103 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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MW51 XYR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MW51 XYR, 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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MW51 XYR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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