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HF52 DVR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,563 mi
Last recorded170,563 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 170,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 170,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 154,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,247 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 142,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing and getting low

exhaust is a little rusty

parking brake travel is high

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,466 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing and is worn unevenly on the inner edge

both rear brakes are binding on slightly

slight oil leak at the rear of the engine

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,466 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing and is worn unevenly on the inner edge

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

both rear brakes are binding on slightly

only one washer jet on each side of the vehicle is working

only one washer jet on each side of the vehicle is working

slight oil leak at the rear of the engine

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,760 miles

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

both headlamp aims poor

n/s/r tyre is perishing

slight oil leak from the rear of the engine

Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both headlamp aims poor

n/s/r tyre is perishing

o/s/r tyre is worn low 3mm and has a nail in the tread

slight oil leak from the rear of the engine

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,582 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,582 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,316 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,458 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 DVR 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 65.4%.

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 HF52 DVR, 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 DVR registered?

HF52 DVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HF52 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 DVR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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