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RY02 EJZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,453 mi
Last recorded166,453 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 EJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 166,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 166,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 165,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 148,722 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis rails and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 148,713 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis rails and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,147 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 132,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,318 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,681 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,398 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,537 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,537 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,768 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,957 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,957 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,444 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe from caliper

corrosion to offside rear brake pipes from caliper

offside rear reflector damaged

under body corrosion starting

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,560 miles

brake pipe corrosion

front tyres low 3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe corrosion

front tyres low 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,007 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,404 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,823 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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RY02 EJZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RY02 EJZ, 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 RY02 EJZ registered?

RY02 EJZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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