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FJ52 MLF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 MLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 153,501 miles

Offside Rear Outer jacking point is bent

under the car surface is getting corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2023 153,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer jacking point is bent

under the car surface is getting corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 142,778 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car surface its corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 142,769 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car surface its corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 129,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 129,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 119,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,337 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,259 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 75,066 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 75,066 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 66,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 66,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 63,077 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 63,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 59,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres have low tread

Pass 27 May 2011 59,614 miles

both front tyres have low tread

Pass 26 May 2010 49,330 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 28 May 2009 42,476 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 28 May 2009 42,476 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 29 May 2008 36,666 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,666 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 30,704 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2006 27,186 miles

front pads getting thin

front tyres wearing more on outside edges

Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,673 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 MLF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

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

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