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EF52 LHT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LHT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 145,564 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2021 145,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 133,588 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 133,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall light damage

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 125,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall light damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 117,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 109,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 109,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 103,571 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both s/ deterated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 90,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,320 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,320 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,492 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,906 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,627 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2007 31,627 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,373 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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EF52 LHT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF52 LHT, 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 EF52 LHT registered?

EF52 LHT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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