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RJ02 PLZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 150,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 146,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 139,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 133,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 129,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,913 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,401 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

eml on

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear no.plate slightly loose

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

eml on

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

handbrake grabbing

rear discs worn

rear no.plate slightly loose

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,740 miles

see advisory sheet 156193961447

Fail 4 Mar 2011 86,740 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,266 miles

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

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

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

suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,887 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,489 miles

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

damage to both sides of bodywork

Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to both sides of bodywork

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,605 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 PLZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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