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OE51 YXW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,270 mi
Last recorded41,270 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YXW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 41,270 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear lens broke

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody including suspension corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2025 30,915 miles

fog light lens broke light not effected

underbody corroded including suspension

Fail 14 Apr 2025 30,915 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

fog light lens broke light not effected

underbody corroded including suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,034 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,557 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre mounting brackets broken

Fail 17 Dec 2021 26,744 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre mounting brackets broken

Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,424 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 19,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 18,504 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 17,587 miles

Rear Both tyres cracking badly on sidewall.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 16,261 miles

centre exhaust pipe brackets broken but exhaust not insecure.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 15,418 miles

centre exhaust mounting brakets broken and insecure within the limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,824 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracking on side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 12,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 11,659 miles

o/s/front and rear tyre perish on outer wall and along treads within the limit.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,487 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 7,782 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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OE51 YXW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OE51 YXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 YXW registered?

OE51 YXW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is OE51 YXW safe to buy?

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