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NJ02 LHT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 LHT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 119,500 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 108,122 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 107,808 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 104,471 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,732 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 88,732 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,635 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,329 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,840 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 81,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,373 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,931 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 78,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 76,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 66,468 miles

Battery insecure

n/s rear tyre walls starting to crack

o/s front tyre walls starting to crack

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2011 66,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

n/s rear tyre walls starting to crack

o/s front tyre walls starting to crack

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,694 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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NJ02 LHT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NJ02 LHT, 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 NJ02 LHT registered?

NJ02 LHT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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