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SO02 XRS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 XRS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 102,294 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2X FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 102,294 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2X FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 98,670 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,168 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 95,159 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,031 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 85,309 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 85,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,134 miles

AUX belt ribs cracked

Both front indicators slighly showing white light

NSF tyre on 3mm (205/55 16 87v)

OSR tyre on 3mm inside edge

Possible exhaust rattle when reving engine

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

Rear seats down at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,134 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AUX belt ribs cracked

Both front indicators slighly showing white light

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre on 3mm (205/55 16 87v)

OSR tyre on 3mm inside edge

Possible exhaust rattle when reving engine

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

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,209 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2011 43,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 36,190 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,603 miles

all three wipers smearing/split and insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2008 25,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all three wipers smearing/split and insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 5,310 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 XRS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO02 XRS, 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 SO02 XRS registered?

SO02 XRS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 August 2002.

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