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FY52 EFT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,303 mi
Last recorded133,303 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EFT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 133,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,896 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,553 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,249 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,016 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 78,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,993 miles

front pads low

rear tyres low

Pass 1 Oct 2011 74,238 miles

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 71,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 68,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 64,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,986 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 EFT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY52 EFT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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