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NJ02 OBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,103 mi
Last recorded123,103 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 OBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,291 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,723 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 118,723 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill trims fitted offside and nearside

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,295 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 108,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 105,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 105,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

loose plastic undertray

slight gearbox oil leak

slight sump leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

loose plastic undertray

slight gearbox oil leak

slight sump leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,546 miles

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

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

slight uneven tread pattern on rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,833 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,315 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,268 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,887 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 OBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBF, 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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NJ02 OBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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