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FJ52 MVC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,884 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Aug 2020 109,066 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 109,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 104,358 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windshield o/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,298 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,418 miles

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

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,704 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 MVC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

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

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