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NC02 YLR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

148,209 mi
Last recorded148,209 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 YLR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,209 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 148,094 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 143,411 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 143,411 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 137,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 64,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,079 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 132,079 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 129,195 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 129,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 118,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,134 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,374 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,824 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,453 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise on offside and nearside front shock absorber spring rubbers slight perished

advise on offside rear tyre slight mishaped

Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,004 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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NC02 YLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 NC02 YLR, 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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NC02 YLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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