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FJ52 CWZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,386 mi
Last recorded140,386 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 CWZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 140,386 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 140,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 133,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,245 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,500 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 129,500 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 125,788 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 125,788 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 122,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 120,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,755 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,582 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tested in wet condition

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 96,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 96,897 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,455 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,580 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,545 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,545 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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FJ52 CWZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FJ52 CWZ, 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 FJ52 CWZ registered?

FJ52 CWZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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