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RJ02 GNU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,490 mi
Last recorded114,490 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,490 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front lenses deterioated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2018 111,407 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 108,183 miles

Front Brake application uneven

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 108,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956015 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake application uneven

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 105,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,485 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,604 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,853 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,175 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

rear parking brake has just met the requirements

Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,175 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,111 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 85,101 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,037 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 58,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,861 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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RJ02 GNU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJ02 GNU, 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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RJ02 GNU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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