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FG52 EBL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EBL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

general corrosion to chassis and chassis components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,404 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 70,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,917 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 27,913 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 8,339 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 EBL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

FG52 EBL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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