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FJ52 SZV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,602 miles

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

corrosion to all of underside

Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,903 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,893 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,052 miles

slight play n/s front inner steering joint/rack

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,736 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play RACKEND (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,175 miles

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

Slight Play in NSF Inner Rack Arm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,917 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,734 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,861 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,869 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,275 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,231 miles

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

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 SZV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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