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FJ52 NPX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,493 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 102,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,875 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,234 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 80,234 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,457 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,581 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 NPX 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 80.8%.

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 NPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ52 NPX registered?

FJ52 NPX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is FJ52 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 NPX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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