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EF52 LJC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,090 mi
Last recorded68,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,090 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 68,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,976 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,114 miles

** both front headlamps hazy and deteriorated **

front registration plate damage

offside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 10 Sep 2022 63,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,551 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 53,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,052 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 50,052 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,171 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 36,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,995 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 LJC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF52 LJC?

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What year was EF52 LJC registered?

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

Is EF52 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 LJC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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