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NC02 YMJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,189 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlight lenses faded.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,823 miles

headlight lenses faded.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,332 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlight light lenses deteriorated.

both number plates deteriorated.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 131,332 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlight light lenses deteriorated.

both number plates deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both head lamp lenses clouded only just maintaining beam image

imbalance front brakes

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 126,308 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

imbalance front brakes

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,337 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 122,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 31 Oct 2012 119,119 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,058 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 47,355 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 YMJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NC02 YMJ, 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 NC02 YMJ registered?

NC02 YMJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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