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FJ52 NMV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 NMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 124,075 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 124,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,984 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding, when rotating wheel by hand.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot due to a brake fault. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding , when rotating road wheel by hand.

Offside Front brake slightly binding when rotating wheel by hand.

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 106,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding, when rotating wheel by hand.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot due to a brake fault. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding , when rotating road wheel by hand.

Offside Front brake slightly binding when rotating wheel by hand.

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

Pass 15 May 2015 97,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,538 miles

front brake discs,slightly worn and lipped.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs,slightly worn and lipped.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs,are wearing thin and lipped.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,826 miles

front brake discs,are wearing thin and lipped.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,608 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs,wearing very thin.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,926 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,605 miles

front number plate is damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,606 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 NMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NMV, 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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FJ52 NMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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