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PJ02 BHY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 BHY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 121,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,931 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 114,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine malfunction light on

Fail 7 Dec 2017 111,226 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine malfunction light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 104,031 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,017 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,897 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 11 Jan 2016 95,705 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,833 miles

Engine oil reading below "min" level

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,776 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 84,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,036 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,942 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,060 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,060 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,039 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,275 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)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,626 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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PJ02 BHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ02 BHY, 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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PJ02 BHY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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