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AO52 ZDJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,035 mi
Last recorded72,035 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZDJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2024 67,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 May 2024 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2023 65,895 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 May 2023 65,844 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel handbrake effort minimal (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 63,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 60,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 56,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 54,142 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 50,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 47,134 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 43,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,286 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,983 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 23,433 miles

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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AO52 ZDJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 ZDJ, 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 AO52 ZDJ registered?

AO52 ZDJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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