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RN51 PWX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

94,988 mi
Last recorded94,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 PWX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,715 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,402 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 87,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle body and suspension components corroded at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect minimal under the dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch becoming corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track set rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch becoming corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Track set rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,885 miles

Nearside Rear Light bind at the wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rattle from manifold area

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2019 74,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rattle from manifold area

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,672 miles

Both front to rear metal b/pipes getting corroded at N/S/R area between chassis and fuel tank

Rear subframe getting abit corroded

Slight surface corrosion at N/S/R end inner sill area

Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Appears to be rattle noise front engine area (NO oil in engine, dipstick dry)

Both front to rear metal b/pipes getting corroded at N/S/R area between chassis and fuel tank

O/S/R brake calliper/p/brake cable appears to sieze on slightly

O/S/R outer b/pad worn low and just about ON limit of wear

Rear inner b/pads appear low (esp O/S/R, nearing limit of wear)

Rear subframe getting abit corroded

Slight surface corrosion at N/S/R end inner sill area

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,607 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 65,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,708 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of tread wear in places

O/S/R outer b/pad getting abit low

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of wear in places

Park brake efficiency low and almost ON MINIMUM 16% limit

Rear b/discs getting abit corroded at faces

Slight brake bind at O/S/R

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,760 miles

Both O/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,054 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread at outer tread edge area, and nearing limits

O/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear at outer tread area

Rear b/discs starting to get abit corroded at faces

Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,052 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low on tread at outer tread edge area, and nearing limits

N/S/F w/blade rubber abit split

O/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear at outer tread area

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear b/discs starting to get abit corroded at faces

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,179 miles

rear brake disc's rusted

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,035 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 28,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,220 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 17,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear no.plate starting to fall apart

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,096 miles

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

rear no.plate starting to fall apart

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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RN51 PWX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 RN51 PWX, 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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RN51 PWX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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