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FG52 BWL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,432 miles

bothbrear coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,838 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,217 miles

Front both head lamps dim image

Front both wipers split

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/ floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,090 miles

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

both sides side repeaters slightly discoloured

engine management light on

front wipers deterioted and off side wiper blade split

offside front brake disc worn scored and pitted

offside rear brake disc worn and scored

play in offside front McPherson strut upper attachment

Fail 23 Feb 2018 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

both sides side repeaters slightly discoloured

engine management light on

front wipers deterioted and off side wiper blade split

nearside headlight has a poor beam pattern

offside front brake disc worn scored and pitted

offside rear brake disc worn and scored

play in offside front McPherson strut upper attachment

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,498 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured

headlight lenses in poor condition causing the headlights to have a poor beam pattern

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,861 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,365 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,457 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,216 miles

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres approx 3mm and wearing edges slightly

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,216 miles

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres approx 3mm and wearing edges slightly

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,333 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)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,188 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)

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 54,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,594 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 BWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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