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PJ02 JKU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 JKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads worn to minimum thickness

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,237 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,817 miles

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

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

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

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

oil cap missing when presented for test found in engine bay and refitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,817 miles

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

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

oil cap missing when presented for test found in engine bay and refitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,107 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,107 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,051 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,732 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 43,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 26,818 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 JKU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

PJ02 JKU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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