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DE52 EYF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,228 mi
Last recorded144,228 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EYF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 144,228 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 141,760 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2023 139,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 139,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 136,874 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,272 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,591 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 133,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flaxy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 132,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,430 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel tank cover insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2017 127,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank cover insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2016 124,801 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 124,801 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 100,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 94,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2009 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,017 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 EYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE52 EYF, 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 EYF registered?

DE52 EYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is DE52 EYF safe to buy?

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