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DG52 EFL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,293 mi
Last recorded153,293 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,293 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' CRADLE MOUNTING ? (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour BLACK SMOKE UNDER LOAD (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT GLASS OPACITY REDUCED ----TRAFFIC FILM DEPOSITS (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling RACK GAITOR FOULING PIPE (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP GLASS REDUCED OPACITY ---TRAFFIC FILM DEPOSITS (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine AVERAGE 5.1K over 6 accelerations at 80C (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm MD =3814 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm MD=2003 + AGE DETERIORATION (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LOWER COVER PART DETACHED / INSECURE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL on MINIMUM

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ARMS , COIL SPRINGS ,&SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNIFICANT CORROSION

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT - REAR -- TO REAR FLEXY HOSE at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT to REAR to FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 139,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 139,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,804 miles

2 front tryes waering on inner edges (tracking)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,457 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Front undersheild insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,374 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

slight pitting on outer face of front brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,433 miles

front number plate damaged

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,301 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,505 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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DG52 EFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG52 EFL, 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 DG52 EFL registered?

DG52 EFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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