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RX02 JOU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 JOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,109 miles

E.M.L. on

Oil leak

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

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r bumper and 1/4 panel damaged

scratches down n/s of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2013 105,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

E.M.L. on

Oil leak

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

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r bumper and 1/4 panel damaged

scratches down n/s of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,529 miles

EML on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on

Front pads a bit low

Pass 13 Mar 2011 86,709 miles

Battery loose

Engine management warning light on

Hand brake travel very high (only just a pass)

Imbalance to front brakes (only just a pass)

Sill coveres fitted

Tested in wet

Fail 13 Mar 2011 86,709 miles

Battery loose

Engine management warning light on

Hand brake travel very high (only just a pass)

Imbalance to front brakes (only just a pass)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sill coveres fitted

Tested in wet

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,197 miles

see checklist 98824

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,397 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear axles

Slight bind on O/S rear brakes

Various and varied body and paint work damage observed

Fail 3 Mar 2008 55,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear axles

Slight bind on O/S rear brakes

Various and varied body and paint work damage observed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear no plate showing signs of age

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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RX02 JOU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX02 JOU, 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 RX02 JOU registered?

RX02 JOU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is RX02 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 JOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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