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FE52 RUW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 105,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,654 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 98,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,830 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre scuffed/ perished on outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,390 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,325 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,971 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,724 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 RUW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

FE52 RUW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is FE52 RUW safe to buy?

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