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PN02 BZJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,430 mi
Last recorded106,430 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 BZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,430 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,612 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 92,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 92,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,067 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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PN02 BZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PN02 BZJ, 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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PN02 BZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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