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RY02 JWG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 JWG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 77,962 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 77,962 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 62,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 60,314 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 60,103 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 58,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 55,985 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,824 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 42,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,658 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 40,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front headlight lenses faded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,332 miles

brake fluid in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,885 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,584 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 10,020 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 JWG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RY02 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

RY02 JWG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 JWG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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