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DG52 EXB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 EXB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 114,960 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2026 114,955 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2025 112,741 miles

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

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

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

heat shield corroded and slightly loose

Fail 24 Jun 2025 112,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

heat shield corroded and slightly loose

Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 110,268 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 107,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,908 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,908 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 101,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 98,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 98,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 95,782 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 95,780 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 93,302 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 90,704 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 90,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,984 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,984 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,187 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,359 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,974 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 EXB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG52 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

DG52 EXB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DG52 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 EXB shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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