2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Toyota Camry MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced2.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics22.1%
  2. Suspension10.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  4. Brakes8.0%
  5. Body & chassis7.1%
  6. Tyres5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Toyota Camry?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2002 Toyota Camry cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Camry?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Toyota Camry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).