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PF51 BCE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,095 mi
Last recorded194,095 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 BCE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 194,095 miles

alternator belt splitting,engine light on,rear anti roll bar D bush play,oil leaks,passenger sill rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2017 194,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive test stopped-smokey (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

alternator belt splitting,engine light on,rear anti roll bar D bush play,oil leaks,passenger sill rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2016 174,779 miles

obg mirror damaged, oil leak, n/s/f drop link has slight play

used parts fitted for repair,emissions taken time to clear limits

Fail 4 Aug 2016 174,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

obg mirror damaged, oil leak, n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,043 miles

wipers not great-spindles worn,rear reg plate deteriorating,offside front brake flexi hose cracking,oil leaks,nsf+nsr shockers damp

Fail 30 Jul 2015 150,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

wipers not great-spindles worn,rear reg plate deteriorating,offside front brake flexi hose cracking,oil leaks,nsf+nsr shockers damp

Pass 26 Feb 2014 119,742 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated, front side repeaters white, exhaust rattle, o/s/r tyre close to limit, obg mirror damaged (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,742 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Speedometer not complete (6.7.2)

rear reg plate deteriorated, front side repeaters white, exhaust rattle, o/s/r tyre close to limit, obg mirror damaged (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,495 miles

engine light on, rear number plate deteriorated, front brake discs worn, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated resulting slight movement, minor oil leak, front tyres close to legal limit

front wheels rough when rotated, rear shockers have slight lift, vehicle abit smokey during test

Fail 7 Feb 2013 91,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine light on, rear number plate deteriorated, front brake discs worn, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated resulting slight movement, minor oil leak, front tyres close to legal limit

front wheels rough when rotated, rear shockers have slight lift, vehicle abit smokey during test

Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,263 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,972 miles

parking brake just met the reserve travel limits

Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,511 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,775 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,406 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,243 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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PF51 BCE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PF51 BCE, 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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PF51 BCE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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