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PL02 DZJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,840 mi
Last recorded156,840 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 DZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 156,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked and taped up

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

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

engine light on

exhaust rear flange blowing

Fail 29 Jan 2018 156,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked and taped up

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

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

engine light on

exhaust rear flange blowing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 141,911 miles

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills and floor corroded

engine light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 141,911 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills and floor corroded

engine light on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front wipers advised

osf headlight security advised

Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front wipers advised

osf headlight security advised

Fail 3 Sep 2014 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front wipers advised

osf headlight security advised

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,886 miles

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

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

both front headlamp plastic cover lenses scrathed,crazed slightly.

engine code light on dash.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front headlamp plastic cover lenses scrathed,crazed slightly.

engine code light on dash.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,472 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

engine management light on

slight deterioration on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 23 Aug 2012 87,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

engine management light on

slight deterioration on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,774 miles

both front headlamp glass (plastic) lenses slightly scratched.

engine code light on dash board display.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front headlamp glass (plastic) lenses slightly scratched.

engine code light on dash board display.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,378 miles

all advises still apply as on other vts computer

Fail 7 Sep 2010 73,378 miles

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

ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS ON

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN

O/S/F CV JOINT IS WORN

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE NOISE BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear bumper showing signs of damage

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,207 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear bumper showing signs of damage

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,388 miles

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

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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PL02 DZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PL02 DZJ, 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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PL02 DZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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