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FD52 CAE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,451 mi
Last recorded23,451 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 CAE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 23,451 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 22,304 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 21,783 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 21,510 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 20,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 20,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,120 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2007 13,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,690 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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FD52 CAE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FD52 CAE, 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

How do I check the history of FD52 CAE?

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What year was FD52 CAE registered?

FD52 CAE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is FD52 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 CAE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD52 CAE have outstanding finance?

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