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FD52 XLW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,295 mi
Last recorded106,295 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XLW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,295 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,295 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,071 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 104,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,083 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,311 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 89,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all+greased/under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded corroded leaving sharp edges (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded corroded leaving sharp edges (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all+greased/under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all+greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general+greased (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs show wear/scoring

head lamps lens becoming cloudy

Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs show wear/scoring

head lamp lens becoming cloudy

Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,567 miles

front and rear brake discs show wear/scoring

head lamp lens becoming cloudy

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

head lamp lens becoming cloudy

showing wear in wiper spindles

shows general tyre wall damage

wear/freeplay in steering

Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,569 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

head lamp lens becoming cloudy

showing wear in wiper spindles

shows general tyre wall damage

wear/freeplay in steering

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,388 miles

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

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

showing damage to tyre walls

shows slight wear wiper spindles

shows some wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,607 miles

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

front brake discs show wear/scoring

rear brake discs show wear

show slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

shows slight wear wiper spindles

shows some wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 12,108 miles

rear number plate backing discoloured .

Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,485 miles

rear number plate backing starting to lift

Pass 16 Nov 2005 7,498 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 XLW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

FD52 XLW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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