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FE52 RUU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 98,161 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rusty and half missing also loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 95,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield rusty and loose

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2024 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield rusty and loose

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in limitand cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shild rusty and loose on to fuel tank

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,217 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel dropes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in limitand cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shild rusty and loose on to fuel tank

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,159 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

near/side front tyre cracking on tread pattern.

rear axle beam corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,095 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle beam corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,838 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,549 miles

srs light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,852 miles

srs light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 40,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

srs light on

Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 8,321 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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FE52 RUU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE52 RUU, 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 FE52 RUU registered?

FE52 RUU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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