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MX02 RTZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,615 mi
Last recorded139,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,615 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,938 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 137,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 134,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 134,211 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 130,808 miles

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))

noise from engine

parking brake has travel

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Mar 2020 130,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

noise from engine

parking brake has travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,053 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,899 miles

nsf lower anti roll bar dust cover split

osf wing repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Apr 2013 101,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel long

nsf lower anti roll bar dust cover split

osf wing repeater slightly discoloured

wipers split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,494 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,980 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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MX02 RTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MX02 RTZ, 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 MX02 RTZ registered?

MX02 RTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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