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FJ52 RCZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 RCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

iol leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 185,029 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on dash

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Sep 2015 185,029 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on dash

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2014 174,935 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2013 165,819 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 165,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 149,329 miles

advise - engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2012 149,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise - engine light on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 124,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,872 miles

handbrake lever getting high

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,835 miles

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

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

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 RCZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

FJ52 RCZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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