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EF52 UFE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,165 mi
Last recorded215,165 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 215,165 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 210,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 197,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 191,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 184,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 177,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 169,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 160,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 149,901 miles

Brake fluid level getting low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Dec 2011 149,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake fluid level getting low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 127,514 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 127,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front inner brake pads wearing low and Brake fluid level getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,608 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 105,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,643 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,920 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 68,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,674 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 UFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UFE, 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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EF52 UFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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