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PE02 XZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 XZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,542 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s front shocka has slight noise

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s rear under sill corroded

upper stop light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2026 104,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component insecure exhaust heat shield loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s rear under sill corroded

upper stop light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,828 miles

Front brake pads worn close to audible ware indicator

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 93,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch liner insecure rubbing on wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split down to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front brake pads worn close to audible ware indicator

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 80,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,225 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 5 Aug 2017 47,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,221 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,704 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,429 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,469 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,926 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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PE02 XZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE02 XZL, 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 PE02 XZL registered?

PE02 XZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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