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AV52 ZGE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,580 mi
Last recorded134,580 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZGE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 132,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 130,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 122,748 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,996 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both s/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,100 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 105,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,917 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front disc shows signs of possible previous binding /overheating

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AV52 ZGE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV52 ZGE, 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 AV52 ZGE registered?

AV52 ZGE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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