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HF52 CVZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 CVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 113,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 104,318 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2025 104,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 83,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure Upper bracket is broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,043 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,896 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 38,895 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,686 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,552 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 29,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,172 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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HF52 CVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HF52 CVZ, 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 HF52 CVZ registered?

HF52 CVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is HF52 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 CVZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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