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SO02 EEJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 EEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 100,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower both rear lower inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,228 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 90,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 65,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,684 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2012 41,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2011 38,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,687 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,632 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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SO02 EEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO02 EEJ, 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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SO02 EEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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