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RE02 HWU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,046 mi
Last recorded148,046 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 HWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 148,046 miles

Corrosion suspension

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner quarter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 148,046 miles

Corrosion suspension

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner quarter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 147,272 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 147,272 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 146,077 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 146,077 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 144,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 143,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 142,829 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 142,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 141,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 134,468 miles

advise parking brake travel advise osf inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,745 miles

adsvise rear exhaust box baffles insecure

Pass 26 May 2016 125,863 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 125,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 113,609 miles

advise rear inner pads wearing low advise play front wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,539 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 100,282 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 93,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,631 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HWU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE02 HWU registered?

RE02 HWU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is RE02 HWU safe to buy?

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