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EF52 LHU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LHU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 99,034 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass. (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Front reg plate cracked.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,114 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 57,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,304 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,369 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge and tread low 2mm

Fail 20 Apr 2015 48,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge and tread low 2mm

Fail 4 Apr 2014 36,253 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,253 miles

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

o/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,300 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 LHU 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 EF52 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

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

Is EF52 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 LHU 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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