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NV51 FHG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,401 mi
Last recorded82,401 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 FHG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 82,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,824 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe/flange area. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,591 miles

EML Light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm. And wearing on outside edge.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,147 miles

Auxilliary drive belt in poor condition

Battery slightly insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear chassis and floor areas, inner sills and front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Water inside nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Auxilliary drive belt in poor condition

Battery slightly insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear chassis and floor areas, inner sills and front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Water inside nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,661 miles

Childseat fitted, nearside rear. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,661 miles

Childseat fitted, nearside rear. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,943 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 26,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,004 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)

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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NV51 FHG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NV51 FHG, 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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NV51 FHG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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