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PL02 DZM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 DZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,558 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,912 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,351 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front headlights slightly misty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,923 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,112 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

side repeaters slightly dis coloured

steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2015 107,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing thin

side repeaters slightly dis coloured

steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,142 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,142 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,960 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,816 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

n/s/f rack end small amount of play

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,284 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror damaged

play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,749 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,492 miles

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

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

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 DZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL02 DZM, 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 PL02 DZM registered?

PL02 DZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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