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FY52 EFO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EFO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 96,058 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 96,056 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,263 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 74,599 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 6 May 2016 86,100 miles

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 8 May 2015 80,953 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 80,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 74,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,819 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 74,725 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

engine oil low

Fail 16 May 2012 63,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

engine oil low

Pass 16 May 2011 57,964 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

front discs worn

offside front wiper starting to split

offside washer jet adjustment

rear discs worn

Fail 16 May 2011 57,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

front discs worn

offside front wiper starting to split

offside washer jet adjustment

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,790 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,932 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 EFO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FY52 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

FY52 EFO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is FY52 EFO safe to buy?

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