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FJ52 MUV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 112,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 103,732 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 103,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Top fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure Top fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,280 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,092 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated require adjustments (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,190 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 57,186 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,357 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,952 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,818 miles

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

no tyre on spare wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 6,848 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 MUV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

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

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