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FJ52 MYZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,111 mi
Last recorded140,111 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 MYZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,111 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

corrosion rear bumper cross member

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlamps deteriorated and headlamp aim pattern weak

Pass 24 Jan 2024 133,780 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

inner rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 133,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

inner rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,492 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly damage and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,258 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,775 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,360 miles

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

front head light lens cloudy pattern poor

Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

front head light lens cloudy pattern poor

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,067 miles

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

headlights poor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,251 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,420 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,168 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,684 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 MYZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

FJ52 MYZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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