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DA52 COJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 COJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 72,102 miles

Offside 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 9 Sep 2025 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 22 Aug 2024 68,842 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door Check Strap Insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door Check Strap Insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,956 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 66,956 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure (bracket broken)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,725 miles

All tyres cracking in the sidewalls but not to cords.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,843 miles

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

windscreen wiperblades worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,410 miles

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

advise o/s headlamp damaged advise n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,293 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,086 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,909 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,861 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 32,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,424 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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DA52 COJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DA52 COJ, 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 DA52 COJ registered?

DA52 COJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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