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AY52 EJV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,105 mi
Last recorded172,105 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 EJV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 172,105 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 161,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 161,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

beam patterns poor poss due to headlamps fogging

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 22 Dec 2020 150,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

beam patterns poor poss due to headlamps fogging

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 21 Dec 2019 141,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension anti roll bar link - worn

Nearside Inner steering rack joint - slight worn

Nearside Rear brake disc - scored and shows signs of have being overheated

park brake - travel noted

Fail 14 Dec 2019 140,740 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension anti roll bar link - worn

Nearside Inner steering rack joint - slight worn

Nearside Rear brake - holding on

Nearside Rear brake disc - scored and shows signs of have being overheated

park brake - travel noted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 127,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,971 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upright link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,450 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Dec 2016 115,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,742 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 109,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light misty (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,682 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,340 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,569 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,569 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,180 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 EJV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY52 EJV, 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 AY52 EJV registered?

AY52 EJV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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