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FL52 XGJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,010 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 115,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,466 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,146 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light assembly has water damage but does not affect the function of the lights

Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,912 miles

O/S/R Light damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 98,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Light damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,349 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,230 miles

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

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

steering / suspension has play

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,157 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 86,150 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 83,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,653 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

long travel on handbrake lever

n.s.f brake has slight bind

o.s.r / n.s.f tyre has cuts in outer wall not to cords

os headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2012 76,652 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake lever

n.s.f brake has slight bind

o.s.r / n.s.f tyre has cuts in outer wall not to cords

os headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,114 miles

engine noisy.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,780 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 26 Oct 2007 35,032 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,685 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,171 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 XGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL52 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

FL52 XGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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