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PL02 LXR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,448 mi
Last recorded181,448 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 181,448 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads worn to limit

front indicators showing white light

low reserve in handbrake

nearside front tyre in poor condition

suspension components corroded

various sections corroded underneath

Fail 7 Aug 2017 181,448 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads worn to limit

front indicators showing white light

low reserve in handbrake

nearside front tyre in poor condition

suspension components corroded

various sections corroded underneath

Pass 26 Aug 2016 173,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 166,494 miles

Centre chip in windscreen out of zone A

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin found to be above limit when measured with wheel off (3.5.1g)

mil light on

oil leak

small cut to sidewall on osf tyre no cord showing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 166,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre chip in windscreen out of zone A

mil light on

oil leak

small cut to sidewall on osf tyre no cord showing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 157,168 miles

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)

small chip in front windscreen out of zone a

Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 133,994 miles

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

o/s/f.headlamp bulb fixings verry poor.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 133,994 miles

o/s/f.headlamp bulb fixings verry poor.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,809 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,679 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 90,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,008 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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PL02 LXR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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