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FG52 ECT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ECT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,144 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 105,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,381 miles

Central Front Front bonnet can not be opened.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,855 miles

Engine management light ON

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,832 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,090 miles

Engine light ON

Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,339 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

all disc's slightly worn

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,772 miles

sump gasket oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,687 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,696 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 ECT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

FG52 ECT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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