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RV02 MMF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,330 mi
Last recorded155,330 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 MMF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 155,330 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 155,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES no visible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 146,869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 146,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern/beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern/beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 136,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 128,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 103,995 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 103,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 95,111 miles

Cut in sidewall(cords not showing)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,844 miles

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

parking brake performance

Fail 5 Dec 2015 70,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake performance

Fail 21 Nov 2015 70,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,493 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

keyfob damaged.

slight pad or disc noise possibly anti squeal shim rubbing nearside rear wheel.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,075 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,670 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 39,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 28,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,461 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 8,455 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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RV02 MMF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc 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 RV02 MMF, 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 RV02 MMF registered?

RV02 MMF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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