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FY52 YSW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,730 mi
Last recorded151,730 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YSW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,730 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,729 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire PARTIALLY MISSING AT FUEL TANK (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 147,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 140,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,283 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,757 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,758 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,772 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 86,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/lamp lens poor -

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,068 miles

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

h/lamp lens poor -

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,628 miles

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

drivers w/blade poor split slightly - rear no/plate laminated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,684 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 79,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front mbrakes a little tight

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,574 miles

front mbrakes a little tight

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

quite a lot free travel in h/ brake

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,828 miles

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

n/s front tyre crack sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,288 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,143 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,781 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 49,660 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 YSW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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