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PJ02 BJU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 BJU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 111,107 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 109,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Fog Light Inop.

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,891 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,308 miles

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,697 miles

osf tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,878 miles

nsf tyre worn below limit but step tread

Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4mm centre ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,813 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,027 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,738 miles

side wall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,485 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,828 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 BJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 PJ02 BJU, 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 PJ02 BJU registered?

PJ02 BJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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