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NJ02 ZBV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 ZBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 123,463 miles

ENGINE SEEMS TO BE EMITTING MORE SMOKE/VAPOUR THAN NORMAL!

Offside OSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR SECTIONS OF BOTH MAIN BRAKE PIPES QUITE BADLY CORRODED/PITTED NEXT TO REPAIRED SECTIONS!

SQUEAL FROM OSR BRAKE ON TEST!SLIGHT BINDING OSF BRAKE!

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,188 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

floors and chassis sections generally corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

off side front tyre was flat pumped up before mot

Fail 9 Feb 2015 115,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

floors and chassis sections generally corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

off side front tyre was flat pumped up before mot

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,853 miles

dampness/grease on ns outer cv gaiter/joint.

engine smoking quite badly on emission test.auxilluary belt cracked/deteriorating.

exhaust heat shield adrift/rattling.

nsr end of main brake pipe corroded/pitted [near previously repaired section!]

oil leak gearbox area!

windscreen chipped.removed obstruction to drivers view from interior mirror.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,215 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,084 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,768 miles

nail in o/sf tyre,inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,223 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZBV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

NJ02 ZBV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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