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FJ52 MTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,916 miles

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

Nearside Front oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,904 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,260 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,260 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,763 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,965 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 86,935 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,353 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,353 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,833 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 74,833 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2010 68,216 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2010 68,216 miles

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

front brake disc worn and inner face corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,383 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm left 195/60vr15

Fail 17 Oct 2009 59,383 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre 3mm left 195/60vr15

Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,834 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,968 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 MTU 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 MTU, 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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FJ52 MTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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