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MX02 VGN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,146 mi
Last recorded128,146 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 VGN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,147 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,382 miles

front brakes close to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,935 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 80,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 77,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 77,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working brake and (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,058 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,275 miles

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,468 miles

Oil level low (customer advised)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low (customer advised)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,176 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 VGN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MX02 VGN, 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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MX02 VGN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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