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SJ51 XEF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 XEF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,120 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,628 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 47,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16 Jan 2009 37,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,757 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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SJ51 XEF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ51 XEF, 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 SJ51 XEF registered?

SJ51 XEF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SJ51 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 XEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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