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FG52 FWD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,088 mi
Last recorded127,088 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 FWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 9 Nov 2020 127,088 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,220 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 30 Sep 2019 123,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,883 miles

under tray limitations

Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,883 miles

under tray limitations

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,388 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower stone chip on the screen

Fail 15 Sep 2016 102,299 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

various suspension bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,452 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil residue on engine

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil residue on engine

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,395 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,127 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 FWD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

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