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BJ52 BTY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BTY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 111,145 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake loose (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight mounting broken upper

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,946 miles

bad engine oil leak

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear exhaust flange corroded and thin

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

slight weep on the offside rear shock absorber

Fail 26 Nov 2020 97,941 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

bad engine oil leak

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear exhaust flange corroded and thin

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

slight weep on the offside rear shock absorber

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,661 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,974 miles

Offside Front top strut mount has lift

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount has lift

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,440 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,746 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 42,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,093 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside wiper smearing screen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,508 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

offside rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,652 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,072 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,511 miles

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

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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BJ52 BTY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red 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 BTY, 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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BJ52 BTY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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