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DG52 FBU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,876 mi
Last recorded130,876 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 130,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 126,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 122,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2012 115,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 109,609 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing

rear number plate slightly detairiated

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,609 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly detairiated

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 17 Aug 2010 102,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,966 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,987 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 5 Aug 2008 77,950 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,453 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 FBU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

Is DG52 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 FBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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