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FJ52 RNZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 92,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,635 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,275 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,275 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,505 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,523 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,890 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,893 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,169 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,927 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 32,373 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 28,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,196 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 RNZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

FJ52 RNZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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