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FJ52 MRV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 MRV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,668 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 111,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,481 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,716 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 MRV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

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