2002 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · LV02 XZD
2002 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2002. Recorded mileage 126,233 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,233 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.
LV02 XZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 126,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV02 XZD 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 (LV02 XZD) between March 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LV02 XZD Mileage History
- 05/03/2024122,803 mi
- 05/03/2024122,803 mi
- 10/03/2025124,629 mi+1,826 mi
- 25/04/2025126,233 mi+1,604 mi
- 25/04/2025126,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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