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FG52 DSO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,287 mi
Last recorded154,287 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 DSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 154,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 154,285 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet release latch broken

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,399 miles

Bonnet release latch broken and difficult to open

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 151,397 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 148,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inners (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most inners (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,577 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inners (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,422 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 142,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 124,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 116,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,444 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,241 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,628 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 DSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DSO, 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 DSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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