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SJ02 BFS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,167 mi
Last recorded92,167 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 BFS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,249 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,938 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low and outer edges worn

Pass 10 May 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,118 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

o/s/f wiper partually insecure

Pass 12 May 2009 43,372 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 37,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 25,640 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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SJ02 BFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJ02 BFS, 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 SJ02 BFS registered?

SJ02 BFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ02 BFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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