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FL52 GOA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,978 mi
Last recorded159,978 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 GOA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 159,978 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,182 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 151,182 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side in op (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 142,750 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 135,332 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,451 miles

rear brake pads under half worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,823 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,823 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,255 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery in poor state of charge

front n/s o/s brake pads low

rear brake pads becoming low /rear brake discs rusted

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,255 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery in poor state of charge

front n/s o/s brake pads low

rear brake pads becoming low /rear brake discs rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,143 miles

n/s o/s rear brake disc surface rusted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s rear brake disc surface rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,988 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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FL52 GOA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FL52 GOA, 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 FL52 GOA registered?

FL52 GOA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is FL52 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 GOA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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