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FJ52 MRY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,600 mi
Last recorded143,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 MRY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 135,618 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs

rear discs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,573 miles

slight oil leak on engine.

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

near side front headlamp glass,plastic lense cover crazed,hazy.

near side rear and off side rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

near side front headlamp glass,plastic lense cover crazed,hazy.

near side rear and off side rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,868 miles

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

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

acid residue on top of battery.

both front headlamp glass,plastic covers scratched.

parking brake lever travel slightly high,

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,868 miles

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

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

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

acid residue on top of battery.

both front headlamp glass,plastic covers scratched.

parking brake lever travel slightly high,

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2011 64,117 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,873 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are on legal limit in places

hand brake on upper travel limit

road tax in swept area wrong side of windscreen.should be nearside

windscreen has large scratch in zone (b) area.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,619 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 34,619 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,373 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 MRY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

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

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