MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vt30-transmission-bearing noisy
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dirty-pattern affected-aims need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dirty-pattern affected-aims need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
alternator drive belt splitting,oil spill,service overdue,rear reg plate,underbody-sills-components-brake pipes-suspension-arms-springs-driveshafts-brake discs rusting,front brake judder,nsf balljoint play
nsf tyre tread damaged-cut,front-rear tyres wearing unevenly,drivers headlight loose,rear axle bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake imbalance
underbody-components-fuel pipe-springs-suspension-brakes rusting,clutch biting high,passenger rear tyre tread bulged-nail in tyre,oil spillpassenger front steering arm balljoint play
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both patterns faulty-lenses dirty (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake imbalance
underbody-components-fuel pipe-springs-suspension-brakes rusting,clutch biting high,passenger rear tyre tread bulged-nail in tyre,oil spillpassenger front steering arm balljoint play
Headlight lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre side walls cracking
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
airbag light on
airbag light on
nearside wiper blade split
slight brake bind to nearside front
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FY52 EFV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EFV, 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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FY52 EFV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 November 2002.
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