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NC51 CFE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,883 mi
Last recorded120,883 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 CFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,883 miles

Engine management lamp on dash

Exhaust backbox tip missing

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 120,818 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management lamp on dash

Exhaust backbox tip missing

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,700 miles

exhaust tail pip missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 116,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

battery leads insecure

engine mamagement light

exhaust tail pip missing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 100,434 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2013 100,434 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine MIL on

Pass 31 May 2012 90,825 miles

engine and vsc lights are on

Pass 31 May 2011 75,327 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2011 75,327 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,112 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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NC51 CFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NC51 CFE, 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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NC51 CFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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