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PJ51 OYM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 OYM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 118,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 118,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 115,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 112,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,240 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,304 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 83,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,842 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,971 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,249 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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PJ51 OYM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PJ51 OYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ51 OYM registered?

PJ51 OYM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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