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NG02 TJO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,260 mi
Last recorded137,260 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 TJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

nsr & osr(axle bush deteriorated)

Fail 23 Aug 2023 137,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

nsr & osr(axle bush deteriorated)

Pass 31 Aug 2022 131,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody surface rust

Fail 31 Aug 2022 131,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Sep 2021 126,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody general surface rust

Fail 4 Sep 2021 126,492 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf & osf(inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody general surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2020 120,395 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 120,392 miles

Brake performance not tested brake leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 114,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill dented

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 109,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill dented

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,005 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly dented

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,005 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly dented

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,604 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly dented

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,783 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,597 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

serpentine belt deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

serpentine belt deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2011 136,240 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 136,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 117,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 96,788 miles

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 17 May 2008 76,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,928 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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NG02 TJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NG02 TJO, 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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NG02 TJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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