2002 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · EJ51 OSD
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 96,516 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EJ51 OSD Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2012
- 96,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ51 OSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (EJ51 OSD) between January 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)”.
EJ51 OSD Mileage History
- 09/01/200644,673 mi
- 06/01/200753,101 mi+8,428 mi
- 12/01/200862,852 mi+9,751 mi
- 05/01/200972,164 mi+9,312 mi
- 10/01/200972,176 mi+12 mi
- 05/01/201082,073 mi+9,897 mi
- 07/01/201189,612 mi+7,539 mi
- 06/01/201296,516 mi+6,904 mi
Average of roughly 8,654 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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