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PF02 TYS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,448 mi
Last recorded106,448 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 TYS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 106,445 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front sides. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,082 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,628 miles

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

corrosion under car

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,072 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroding

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,001 miles

front discs worn and pitted

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front discs worn and pitted

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,966 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,981 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,327 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,112 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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PF02 TYS 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 68%.

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 PF02 TYS, 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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PF02 TYS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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