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DE52 EWM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 50,100 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 50,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 49,378 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlight top mount damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2025 49,378 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlight top mount damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn lumpy an flat spotted on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight mounting damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,229 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and lumpy offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 47,229 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and lumpy offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,479 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,613 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear binding brake

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,673 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,673 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,064 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,115 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,573 miles

nearside headlight bracket damaged

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside headlight bracket damaged

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,670 miles

advise cut n/s side wall front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,990 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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DE52 EWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE52 EWM, 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 DE52 EWM registered?

DE52 EWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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