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DX52 WMC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,685 mi
Last recorded73,685 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 73,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,468 miles

front anti roll bar links wearing and deteriorated

front brake pads wearing

Fail 19 Aug 2025 72,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front anti roll bar links wearing and deteriorated

front brake pads wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,798 miles

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

Rear tyres are both feathered rally bad advise change ASAP

Fail 21 Aug 2019 63,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres are both feathered rally bad advise change ASAP

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,403 miles

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

both rear tyres are feathered

Fail 26 Aug 2017 57,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are feathered

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,948 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 22 Aug 2015 49,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,108 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 36,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,692 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,506 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 25,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 17,031 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 WMC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMC, 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 DX52 WMC registered?

DX52 WMC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is DX52 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 WMC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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