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EJ52 HHT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,632 mi
Last recorded140,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HHT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear starting to rust under car rear seals

Fail 20 Jul 2021 140,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear starting to rust under car rear seals

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 127,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,814 miles

Rear exhaust box leaking

Rear rust starting inner rear seals

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,242 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 105,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlamps showing signs of deterioration (staining over)

rear brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,859 miles

headlamps showing signs of deterioration (staining over)

rear brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 81,636 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,832 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 46,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 30,294 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,594 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 22,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EJ52 HHT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc 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 EJ52 HHT, 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 EJ52 HHT registered?

EJ52 HHT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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