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FG52 BWB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-x2 rear axle bolt areas corroded-x2 rear brake backing plates corroded-x2 front link boot slightly split-parking brake passed on limit

Pass 28 Nov 2024 145,717 miles

x2 front headlamp lens slightly defective-under body and inner sills corroded-parking brake passed on limit

Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,126 miles

emissions passed on limit-under body heavily under sealed-both inner sills corroded-x2 front headlamp lens slightly defective

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,679 miles

n/s/r flexi hose slightly deteriorated-both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak-exhaust corroded-both inner sills under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,778 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,167 miles

rear brake pipes corroded- general corrosion to under-side of body-x2 rear brake discs scored/pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded- general corrosion to under-side of body-x2 rear brake discs scored/pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre cracked 195/60/VR15

Nearside wiper torn and smearing windscreen

Offside rear tyre cracked 195/60/VR15

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre cracked 195/60/VR15

Nearside wiper torn and smearing windscreen

Offside rear tyre cracked 195/60/VR15

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,220 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 80,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers worn

reverse light inoprative

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

wipers smearing slightly need to be cahnged soon

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,111 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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FG52 BWB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FG52 BWB, 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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FG52 BWB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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