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FG52 ECX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 119,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 115,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside front service brake slightly tight.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,390 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside washers not working but enough water supplied by offside.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak from from rear of engine.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,914 miles

Nearside washers not working but enough water supplied by offside.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from from rear of engine.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 90,182 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,716 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,746 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 ECX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

FG52 ECX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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