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FJ52 MOF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

86,498 mi
Last recorded86,498 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 86,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,352 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,096 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 86,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,821 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,139 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,030 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,245 miles

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

auxillary belt perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2016 66,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

auxillary belt perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,961 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,696 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2012 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,607 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs very worn(advise replace with new pads)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,390 miles

THORN in nearside front tyre inner shoulder....

bonnet hard to open/close catch or cable fault..ADVISE to rectify..

Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

THORN in nearside front tyre inner shoulder....

bonnet hard to open/close catch or cable fault..ADVISE to rectify..

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,408 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 MOF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

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

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