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RF02 VLO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VLO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 119,005 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepped

Cuts in both rear tyres but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear brake pipe and fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,659 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

nearside door mirror cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

various areas of corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 114,659 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

nearside door mirror cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

various areas of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 111,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 May 2015 111,764 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 107,620 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 107,616 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread areas

advise nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,289 miles

rear exhaust box deteriortaing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 102,289 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

heavy rust pitting to rear brake discs

rear exhaust box deteriortaing

Pass 3 May 2012 97,160 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2011 89,328 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2011 89,328 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2010 80,654 miles

co emission level slow to reduce on warm up

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 63,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53,965 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 53,965 miles

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

Nearside 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 11 Apr 2006 43,245 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VLO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

RF02 VLO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is RF02 VLO safe to buy?

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