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FN52 BFU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,380 mi
Last recorded72,380 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,998 miles

Disks corroded - front and rear

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,324 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,496 miles

Under body of vehicle is wet therefore can not determine any leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,183 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,788 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,120 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,097 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 35,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,282 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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FN52 BFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN52 BFU, 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 FN52 BFU registered?

FN52 BFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is FN52 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 BFU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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