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FJ52 SZP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,443 mi
Last recorded113,443 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 113,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 112,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,912 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 108,251 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 101,299 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 93,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,803 miles

o/s/f tyre slighty worn outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre slighty worn outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,942 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,059 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,074 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,172 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,193 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 SZP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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