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FV52 EFY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,538 mi
Last recorded82,538 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 EFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,239 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,508 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,285 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 38,225 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,881 miles

offside front caliper semi-seized

Fail 15 Dec 2010 27,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,527 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,136 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,740 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,521 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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FV52 EFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FV52 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 EFY registered?

FV52 EFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is FV52 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 EFY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV52 EFY have outstanding finance?

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