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FY52 VXX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VXX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front misted lens

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,035 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside and underside components heavier in areas, inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,298 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion, suspension components inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, out of shape 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear, clears screen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, suspension components inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unable to see/check outer rear brake pads or disc

Fail 16 Feb 2022 85,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear, clears screen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, suspension components inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unable to see/check outer rear brake pads or disc

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,397 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak/damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 75,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front wipers not checked, washers provide inadequate screen wash

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak/damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,645 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,581 miles

Rear nearside and offside leading to flexi hose brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,529 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Axle mounting prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wiper getting ready to be replaced

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Axle mounting prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,177 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 VXX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

FY52 VXX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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