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FD52 DGZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,107 mi
Last recorded143,107 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,579 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 139,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,203 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,917 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 124,915 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,454 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 116,453 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,558 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 79,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,525 miles

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 4 Nov 2010 65,417 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,255 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,255 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FD52 DGZ, 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 FD52 DGZ registered?

FD52 DGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is FD52 DGZ safe to buy?

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