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FJ52 MRX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 129,849 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 124,094 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 124,094 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,294 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 118,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,826 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2016 111,679 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,816 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)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,874 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)

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,874 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,980 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,986 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,662 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 36,361 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 MRX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

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