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FB52 DTZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,814 mi
Last recorded162,814 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 162,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 154,916 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 143,051 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 143,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 131,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,186 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 124,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,350 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 95,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 73,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,831 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,507 miles

some wear in both front brake discs

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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FB52 DTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FB52 DTZ, 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 FB52 DTZ registered?

FB52 DTZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FB52 DTZ safe to buy?

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