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SJ51 XET

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,614 mi
Last recorded113,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,614 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 113,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,383 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,904 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s indicator lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 79,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 70,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,419 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 62,409 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,486 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,119 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 XET is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ51 XET, 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 XET registered?

SJ51 XET is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is SJ51 XET safe to buy?

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