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FH52 MGZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,774 mi
Last recorded113,774 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,774 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 113,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,822 miles

Front front number plate showing signs of deteriation.

Nearside Lower outer sill dented in in various places.

Nearside Rear quarter panel,wheel arch and both outer door skins have accident damage.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 106,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lense cover crazed,very hazy. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced crazed plastic lense cover,very hazy. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front front number plate showing signs of deteriation.

Nearside Lower outer sill dented in in various places.

Nearside Rear quarter panel,wheel arch and both outer door skins have accident damage.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,150 miles

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

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

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

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

offside sill damage

Fail 10 Mar 2015 105,128 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside sill damage

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,309 miles

front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 82,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight blow from exhaust rear join

slight cuts in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight split in o/s wiper

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight blow from exhaust rear join

slight cuts in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight split in o/s wiper

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,270 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 38,677 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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FH52 MGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH52 MGZ, 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 FH52 MGZ registered?

FH52 MGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is FH52 MGZ safe to buy?

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