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RE02 USL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 USL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr/Osr (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front lower antiroll ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2021 110,732 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr/Osr (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front lower antiroll ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor contact on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside mirror has temporary repair

engine management lamp on for test duration

Fail 31 Jul 2017 100,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor contact on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside mirror has temporary repair

engine management lamp on for test duration

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,943 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,394 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,253 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,640 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,823 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 USL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE02 USL, 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 USL registered?

RE02 USL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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