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DX52 VWF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,680 mi
Last recorded138,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VWF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 138,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened engine compartment/inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated. No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch) Behind wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened engine compartment/inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated. No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch) Behind wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive wear ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn metal bush casing badly corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/requires attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn metal bush casing badly corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/requires attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,971 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 127,959 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper boot damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 15 @3mm, perished outer shoulder and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lamp units crazed

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,744 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,805 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mms. o/s/f tyre on 3mms.

o/s/f tyre has tread worn off inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,033 miles

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

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,033 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,926 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,839 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 53,053 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,213 miles

offside rear wheel is steel construction.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,712 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 36,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 23,825 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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DX52 VWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX52 VWF, 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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DX52 VWF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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