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FY52 CFO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,744 mi
Last recorded181,744 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 CFO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 181,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 176,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 20 Aug 2024 169,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 162,461 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 162,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,228 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroding

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly damaged & corroding

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 152,474 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2021 152,474 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,698 miles

Aux drive belt perished

Front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged & slightly corroded

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2019 142,582 miles

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 142,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 136,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 128,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,674 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,674 miles

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

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

rear windscreen wiper rubber split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,987 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,131 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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FY52 CFO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY52 CFO, 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 FY52 CFO registered?

FY52 CFO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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