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FJ52 NLT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 146,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills inner have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front subframe area and suspension components have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 146,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills inner have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front subframe area and suspension components have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 138,986 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 138,986 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,917 miles

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

Nearside Front minor wheel bind

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody rust sill rear alxe

minor olay steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2020 123,917 miles

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

Nearside Front minor wheel bind

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general underbody rust sill rear alxe

minor olay steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface rust front rear axle area and Left and right sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 108,129 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 108,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also grabbing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,981 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,163 miles

will require wiperblades shortly

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 33,126 miles

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 NLT 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 79.2%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

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

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