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PL02 YHR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,341 mi
Last recorded181,341 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 YHR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 181,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 181,340 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 173,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 173,598 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 165,528 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 156,925 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 156,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 147,321 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 141,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 133,901 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2011 133,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 133,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 122,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 117,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 110,497 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 110,486 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,102 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 164,792 miles

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

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 YHR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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