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AE52 AXC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 106,188 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 106,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 29% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Borderline pass,also void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre ) ( replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Borderline pass,also void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray/heat shield insecure & fouling exhaust system

Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,350 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front headlight units have no dipped beam image emitted from either light unit (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no dip beam image emitted from unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no dip beam image emitted from unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 29% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Borderline pass,also void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre ) ( replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Borderline pass,also void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray/heat shield insecure & fouling exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,045 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,211 miles

Inner sills and various places floor pan area corroding

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,049 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,517 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,229 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,843 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AE52 AXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 AXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE52 AXC registered?

AE52 AXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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