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SJ02 XVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

241,093 mi
Last recorded241,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 XVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 241,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

both front tyres inner outer edges worn slightly

n/s/f shock absorber feels slightly weak

oil light flashes

Fail 23 Jan 2018 241,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

both front tyres inner outer edges worn slightly

n/s/f shock absorber feels slightly weak

oil light flashes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 218,418 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 207,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 196,787 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 196,787 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 184,019 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 184,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 175,707 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 168,788 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2010 154,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 149,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 142,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 132,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 124,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 124,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 116,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 116,245 miles

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

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 XVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

SJ02 XVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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