CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF02 JSV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 JSV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 85,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60X15 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 85,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,283 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,280 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,908 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 84,908 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,752 miles

engine managements lights on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,535 miles

engine managements lights on

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side edges (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managements lights on

Pass 27 May 2016 82,805 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 82,805 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,319 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 77,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 75,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,832 miles

advise front pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,437 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,192 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 63,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2009 51,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,169 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 28,694 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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF02 JSV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JSV, 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

How do I check the history of RF02 JSV?

You can check the full history of RF02 JSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF02 JSV registered?

RF02 JSV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is RF02 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 JSV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF02 JSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF02 JSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.