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FJ52 MVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,602 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,602 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,188 miles

Front discs corroded on inside surface.

O/S Headlamp lens deteriorated.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,188 miles

Front discs corroded on inside surface.

O/S Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 64,160 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,868 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 54,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,458 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,839 miles

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

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

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 MVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

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

Is FJ52 MVW safe to buy?

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