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FJ52 XFF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XFF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 78,204 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 78,204 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater not working nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,453 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 69,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 62,047 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake effort low

Fail 23 Dec 2022 62,047 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 30 Dec 2021 55,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 55,975 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,983 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 46,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,337 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,704 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,697 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,461 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 9,461 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 7,340 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 XFF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFF, 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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What year was FJ52 XFF registered?

FJ52 XFF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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