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DY52 HGJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,029 mi
Last recorded115,029 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 105,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,375 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Complete under body and suspension has been under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,989 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,013 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shield by fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,850 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield corroded and lose

Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield corroded and lose

Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,284 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 59,283 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,772 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Front brakes dragging slightly

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

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pattern not clear headlight misted (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Front brakes dragging slightly

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

Offside Front Headlight misting

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,352 miles

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

headlamp images poor

headlamps in poor condition

slight play in n/s inner steering rack end

Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

headlamp images poor

headlamps in poor condition

slight play in n/s inner steering rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,242 miles

headlamps hazey

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,137 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 36,137 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre just starting to go out of shape.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,488 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 17,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,349 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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DY52 HGJ 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 71.4%.

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 DY52 HGJ, 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 DY52 HGJ registered?

DY52 HGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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