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BJ52 BUO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BUO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,732 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 56,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. also nail in tread (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also badly perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly misshapen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly cracking/perishing

Rear o/s and n/s Axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,050 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades worn but adequately cleaning screen

parking only just met requirements

Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,473 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge and cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,820 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2009 11,078 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 12,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,854 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 BUO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ52 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

BJ52 BUO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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