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FG52 DYM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,595 mi
Last recorded116,595 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 DYM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

cannot see inner rear brake pad life,headlights only just in focus,n/s hand brake reading slightly low

covers on outer sills,

Fail 6 Sep 2013 116,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

cannot see inner rear brake pad life,headlights only just in focus,n/s hand brake reading slightly low

covers on outer sills,

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 107,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 92,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 88,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,902 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,477 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,826 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 49,821 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 DYM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

FG52 DYM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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