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DG52 FRC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attention required (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor attention required asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor attention required asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 138,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attention required (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor attention required asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor attention required asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 128,986 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 128,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer separated from inter. emissions not tested. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' base on screen (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 125,423 miles

n/s dip beam image poor

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,071 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 122,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,628 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e m l light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e m l light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 21 Aug 2010 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,696 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,168 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 FRC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

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

Is DG52 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 FRC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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