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DE52 FXS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,902 mi
Last recorded124,902 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FXS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 124,902 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 124,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,044 miles

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

heat shield deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2022 122,892 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 122,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,217 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 121,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,567 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,070 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall outer (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 112,985 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,985 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,839 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,367 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,772 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 FXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

DE52 FXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is DE52 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FXS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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