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SJ02 WRO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 WRO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 73,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor damaged / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,917 miles

Outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2024 65,911 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,424 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,176 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 WRO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

SJ02 WRO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ02 WRO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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