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FJ52 TAU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 140,283 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 140,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,760 miles

Offside Front seat belt sticky

Fail 14 Nov 2018 139,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front seat belt sticky

Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 135,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,355 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 122,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 116,046 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 116,046 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,168 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2013 109,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,798 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated.

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside rear reflector damaged.

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,959 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 94,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,397 miles

n/s/f tyre outter edge worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre outter edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 37,060 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 TAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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