2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · CF02 BOU
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 82,881 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
CF02 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 82,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF02 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Corolla (CF02 BOU) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CF02 BOU Mileage History
- 08/04/202274,955 mi
- 11/04/202379,123 mi+4,168 mi
- 11/04/202379,123 mi
- 09/03/202482,878 mi+3,755 mi
- 15/03/202482,881 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,093 miles per year across 5 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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