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NC02 YMZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 YMZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 132,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,709 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R brake binding

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 126,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,387 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 120,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 120,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,826 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,566 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 113,566 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 107,199 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 107,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 95,068 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,908 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 YMZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

NC02 YMZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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