2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · CU02 RZK

The 2002 Toyota Corolla passed its most recent MOT on 20 August 2025 at 289,765 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the vehicle clearing every test that proceeded to a full inspection. The two failure entries from 2023 and 2024 show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 289,765 over roughly 24 years equates to about 12,074 miles per year, which is high for the age but consistent with steady annual use. The records show 248,603 miles in August 2023, 271,706 in August 2024, and 289,765 in August 2025, giving annual increments of around 23,000 and 18,000 miles. This reflects regular long-distance driving rather than short urban cycles. No standing periods or sudden gaps appear in the data. The clean pass sheet with zero advisories across three successive annual tests suggests the previous owner kept the car to a basic roadworthy standard, though the absence of advisories at this mileage is unusual and warrants caution. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear not captured by the tester. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be checked given the vehicle's age and high mileage. Exhaust emissions and drivetrain condition also merit a hands-on assessment, as the MOT record offers no insight beyond a pass result. The failed-but-defect-free entries on 27 August 2024 and 29 August 2023 imply the car was presented without a valid prior certificate, not that faults were repaired between visits.