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EX52 BZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,351 mi
Last recorded189,351 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 189,351 miles

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

mil light indicates fault.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 189,351 miles

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

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

mil light indicates fault.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 183,132 miles

engine management MIL indicated a fault

rear axle bushes excessively deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 174,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 159,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

osf lower fog lamp not working

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2015 155,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

osf lower fog lamp not working

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2014 149,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 145,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust system bracket corroded

front brakes pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Sep 2013 145,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system bracket corroded

front brakes pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 142,082 miles

airbag light on

Fail 24 Aug 2012 142,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 135,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 132,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 106,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,157 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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EX52 BZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX52 BZW, 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 EX52 BZW registered?

EX52 BZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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