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FJ52 XMG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XMG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 136,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Signs of corrosion on all underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2019 134,994 miles

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

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

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

signs of corrosion on all underside

Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

signs of corrosion on all vehicle areas

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,892 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 132,892 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation uneven rise (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,811 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 123,814 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,847 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,847 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,280 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,820 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,820 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,224 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,930 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,697 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 72,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,104 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,104 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,663 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,663 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Front and rear wipers poor † †Rear No plate poor condition

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,811 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 XMG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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