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PN02 BZS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,838 mi
Last recorded132,838 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 132,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,141 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both os and ns front indicators discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both os and ns rear wheels tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both os and ns side repeaters discolored (4.4.3 (a))

eml light on

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 27 Aug 2021 127,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both os and ns front indicators discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both os and ns rear wheels tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both os and ns side repeaters discolored (4.4.3 (a))

eml light on

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,877 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nsr tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nsr tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,594 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens cloudy still currently produces beam pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside headlamp bracket broken but secure

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,710 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,762 miles

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

Front washers worked by rear washer switch

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washers only work off rear washer control

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,073 miles

washers only work off rear washer control

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,441 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 49,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,628 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 31 Aug 2010 42,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,485 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,720 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 BZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN02 BZS, 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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What year was PN02 BZS registered?

PN02 BZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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