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RE02 OVJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

206,130 mi
Last recorded206,130 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 OVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 206,130 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 206,112 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2025 202,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Recommend attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 202,536 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to burst & leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 198,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 194,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 188,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear General under body corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 188,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear General under body corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 182,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tested in wet weather

Pass 7 Aug 2020 177,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel should be reduced

Fail 7 Aug 2020 177,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel should be reduced

Pass 26 Jul 2019 173,768 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 166,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 158,283 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,658 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 140,537 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 108,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,898 miles

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

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

brake fluid over full

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake fluid over full

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,791 miles

offside rear tyre deflated due to 3 nails in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,910 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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RE02 OVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

RE02 OVJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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