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FG52 BWD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 158,754 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,841 miles

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

off side front fog light n/w

Fail 24 Oct 2023 132,841 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

off side front fog light n/w

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,384 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 82,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,160 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,061 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2017 61,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,471 miles

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

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

Rear screen wiper broken

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,421 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 42,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,418 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 36,669 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,150 miles

front brakes out of balance 25% limit is 25%

Fail 30 Mar 2007 26,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,515 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,308 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 22,308 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 20,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 20,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BWD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG52 BWD, 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 FG52 BWD registered?

FG52 BWD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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