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RJ02 RFK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,485 mi
Last recorded117,485 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 RFK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 117,485 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

REPAIR TO NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT BRACKET

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,276 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 109,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,146 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO THE N/S REAR

DAMAGE TO THE N/S FRONT

HEAD LAMPS ARE STARTING TO MIST OVER

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

Fail 17 Aug 2015 103,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure LOCKING WHEEL NUT IS CRACKED AND DAMAGED (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

DAMAGE TO THE N/S FRONT

HEAD LAMPS ARE STARTING TO MIST OVER

BABY SEAT FITTED TO THE N/S REAR

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

Pass 19 Jul 2014 99,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,371 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and close to legal linit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rack gaiter damp with oil

childs seat fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,371 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and close to legal linit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rack gaiter damp with oil

childs seat fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,845 miles

Different size tyres front and rear

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

Rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2012 89,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Different size tyres front and rear

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

Rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,470 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 RFK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc 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 RFK, 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 RJ02 RFK registered?

RJ02 RFK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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