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RF02 JRO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,695 mi
Last recorded173,695 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 JRO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 173,695 miles

osf and sf head lamps misty

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 132,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2014 132,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Sep 2014 132,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake discs showing signs of being hot

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 123,217 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake sightly draging

Fail 14 Nov 2011 115,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,515 miles

few corroded components on under side

front brake pads appear to worn uneven

off side front wheel binding

Fail 22 Nov 2010 109,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

few corroded components on under side

front brake pads appear to worn uneven

off side front wheel binding

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,144 miles

Nearsiode headlamp mount broken

Offside rear disc slight corroded on outer face

Offside rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 21 Nov 2008 93,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearsiode headlamp mount broken

Offside rear disc slight corroded on outer face

Offside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,287 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 72,248 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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RF02 JRO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RF02 JRO, 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 RF02 JRO registered?

RF02 JRO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is RF02 JRO safe to buy?

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