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RJ02 GTZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 GTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,939 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,175 miles

Front both side wishbone corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 98,863 miles

Front brakes have slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 88,646 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 88,646 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2016 88,561 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,290 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 1 May 2014 70,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,806 miles

both rear tyres walls slightly cracked

n/s front indicater bulb slightly discoulered

o/s rear tyre worn down to leagal limits

slight play on n/s steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,575 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 55,575 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 49,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 49,091 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 May 2009 42,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 42,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,031 miles

Condition of wipers. Brake discs and pads worn. N/s/f tyre near limit. Travel in handbrake.

Pass 10 May 2006 25,603 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 GTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ02 GTZ, 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 GTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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