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FJ52 MSV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

95,388 mi
Last recorded95,388 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 95,388 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 95,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 91,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 79,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 77,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,004 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,460 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,048 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 52,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 52,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,487 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 30,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 20,794 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 MSV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

FJ52 MSV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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