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AY52 CJZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 CJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 123,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 120,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 117,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,048 miles

Corrosion under vehicle all round

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 112,048 miles

Corrosion under vehicle all round

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Switched from 5 to 0 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Switched from 5 to 0 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,053 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 110,050 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emmisons high

Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,417 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,630 miles

Front Slight bind on both front tyres. Have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,628 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Slight bind on both front tyres. Have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,227 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,663 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear N/S & O/S seats occupied with baby seats could not check

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,663 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear N/S & O/S seats occupied with baby seats could not check

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,635 miles

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

all brakes binding slightly

both front indicators and side repeaters faded

centre brake lamp not working

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 78,635 miles

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

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

all brakes binding slightly

both front indicators and side repeaters faded

centre brake lamp not working

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,327 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f fog light lenz cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,413 miles

n/s/f fog light cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 47,615 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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AY52 CJZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 AY52 CJZ, 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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AY52 CJZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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