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FJ52 RKN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,458 mi
Last recorded104,458 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 RKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,414 miles

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))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas of corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (near rear beam mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 6mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (near rear beam mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 6mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,443 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (near rear beam mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 6mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (near rear beam mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 6mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,911 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various areas of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 30% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

various areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (195 60 15) 5.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,293 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (195 60 15) 5.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,355 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,613 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 87,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,865 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 83,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,465 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,149 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,128 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 RKN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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