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FJ52 NWS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 NWS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 127,276 miles

Nearside front chassis has been repaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 127,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front chassis has been repaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,482 miles

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

vehicle damaged repaired

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,933 miles

all other tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 3 Sep 2010 96,933 miles

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

all other tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,533 miles

slight binding +scoreing to both rear brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 70,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to front number plate

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,412 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 61,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light surface rust forming on exhaust system

some discolouration to front and rear number plates

tyre size 195/60r15h

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 NWS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

FJ52 NWS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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