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RF02 SZX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,347 mi
Last recorded112,347 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 SZX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

handbrake needs adjusting

nsf abs sensor wire adrift & rubbing on brake hose

osf tyre wearing low

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 108,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch slipping

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,855 miles

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

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Fail 1 Dec 2011 98,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Poor reserve travell on handbrake.Needs inproveing.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 89,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Poor reserve travell on handbrake.Needs inproveing.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,799 miles

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

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

parking brake lever almost at the end of its travel

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,002 miles

Front wiper blades just clearing windscreen

Handbrake travel high

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 SZX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

RF02 SZX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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