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RY51 RWJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 RWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 115,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2025 115,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,157 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 109,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2023 109,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,189 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2022 108,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres have no wear left in them

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,579 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,346 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,253 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,230 miles

Os rear lamp unit is cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,849 miles

BRAKE PIPE CORROSION MONITOR

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,849 miles

BRAKE PIPE CORROSION MONITOR

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,378 miles

All tyres have worn to 3-4mm 195/60/15v

Os rear lamp unit is broken

Rear exhaust joint is becoming corroded

Stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,053 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,053 miles

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

REAR SILENVE RLEAK, PIPE FRACTURED ADVISE REPLACE

WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK ADVISED UNEVEN TYRE WEAR FRONT

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,613 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,606 miles

OSR light lense cracked.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,464 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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RY51 RWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RY51 RWJ, 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 RY51 RWJ registered?

RY51 RWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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