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PL02 WDC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,409 mi
Last recorded57,409 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded - N/S/R ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Link corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2022 53,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded - N/S/R ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Link corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,278 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 48,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,082 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,086 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses opaque, require cleaning / polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 46,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses opaque, require cleaning / polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,694 miles

general corrosion to underbody components.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underbody components.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,341 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 43,341 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine warning light is on.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,264 miles

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,872 miles

General surface corrosion to undercarriage.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,612 miles

All metal brake pipes have been wax sealed.

Auxillary belt cracking.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

OSF tyre showing cracks.

OSR tyre showing cracks.

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,741 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,588 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 WDC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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