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RL02 LVS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,304 mi
Last recorded103,304 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LVS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer rubbers split but still supporting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective require cleaning. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine mil inoperative pre/ july 2003

Fail 22 Aug 2019 103,211 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,074 miles

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

emissions on top limits

Fail 22 Aug 2017 96,074 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

emissions on top limits

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked with in the tread

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,521 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,294 miles

NSR tyre perishing.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre perishing.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,215 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre rubber perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,659 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 42,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,448 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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RL02 LVS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL02 LVS, 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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RL02 LVS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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