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EO52 VXS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VXS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 109,169 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,855 miles

front number plate poor

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Jan 2025 97,758 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

front number plate poor

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,563 miles

both headlight image on limit

both rear brake hose has slight cracks

o/s/f tyre low on edges- cracks all round- change soon

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,013 miles

both head light aims poor

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,035 miles

both headlight unit poor

front number plate poor

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,029 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight unit poor

front number plate poor

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 78,343 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 74,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,508 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 56,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,269 miles

front tyres perrished

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres perrished

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,661 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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EO52 VXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO52 VXS, 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

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What year was EO52 VXS registered?

EO52 VXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is EO52 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 VXS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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