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NJ02 LHY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 LHY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 117,206 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner cill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight lens broken, covered in tape

Rear both brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,457 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 115,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken, emmisions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,859 miles

ALL UNDER BODY EXCESSIVE CORRODED

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2021 113,857 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ALL UNDER BODY EXCESSIVE CORRODED

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,996 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 111,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 105,611 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 13 May 2017 103,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 103,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 77,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,692 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,640 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 LHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NJ02 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

NJ02 LHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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