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FJ52 XFE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,245 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 113,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2023 113,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2022 108,392 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 12 Dec 2021 105,241 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2021 105,241 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,481 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,481 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,920 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,089 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,939 miles

Both headlamps misty

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,701 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,568 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

poly v belt cracked badly

the floor of the vehicle has corotion and front inner arches

Fail 19 Dec 2014 62,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

poly v belt cracked badly

the floor of the vehicle has corotion and front inner arches

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,666 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,567 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 74,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,207 miles

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear no plate fadded slightley

Fail 16 Jan 2009 36,204 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear no plate fadded slightley

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,125 miles

Front Brake lining(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 XFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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