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FJ52 NLR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,636 mi
Last recorded90,636 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,636 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,784 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,294 miles

Corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,717 miles

Slight knock heard at front

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,717 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight knock heard at front

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 62,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,258 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,004 miles

MISTING OF OIL ON ENGINE

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,004 miles

MISTING OF OIL ON ENGINE

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,053 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,848 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 NLR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

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

Is FJ52 NLR safe to buy?

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