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RJ02 YBA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,254 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 107,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 102,695 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,619 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,882 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,093 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 44,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,372 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre poor wear pattern(standard)

Fail 12 May 2008 31,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre poor wear pattern(standard)

Pass 10 May 2007 26,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,535 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 YBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

RJ02 YBA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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