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BJ52 BTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,515 mi
Last recorded118,515 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,515 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Slight play in front joints

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,068 miles

Nearside Front side repeater slightly discoloured

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s front wheels slightly binding

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

petrol tank / undertray insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,848 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,438 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,888 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,606 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,306 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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BJ52 BTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ52 BTU, 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 BJ52 BTU registered?

BJ52 BTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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