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SJ02 EOF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 EOF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 105,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,832 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 103,832 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,973 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 101,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 100,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 98,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,473 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 96,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,030 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,220 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 95,220 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,547 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,317 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 41,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE; BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

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

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 EOF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ02 EOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ02 EOF registered?

SJ02 EOF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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