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RE02 GUW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,226 mi
Last recorded31,226 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 GUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,226 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 30,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 30,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,168 miles

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

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

eml light illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,971 miles

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

eml on

Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,062 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,968 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2012 238,701 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,065 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,891 miles

rear number plate discolouring †little reserve travel on park brake lever

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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RE02 GUW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RE02 GUW, 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 RE02 GUW registered?

RE02 GUW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is RE02 GUW safe to buy?

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