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RE02 USG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,057 mi
Last recorded102,057 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 USG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,057 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,404 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 86,178 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 86,148 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,618 miles

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides front + rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body slightly damaged

underneath vehicle overall slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 1,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,058 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/front wing repator damage

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,149 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,090 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,838 miles

both rear tyres inner treads worn

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 USG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 USG, 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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RE02 USG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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