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HF52 MLN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 MLN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 100,691 miles

floor pan and rills rusty

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension

Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension

floor pan and rills rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,430 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 99,690 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,804 miles

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,059 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,565 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 95,565 miles

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

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,844 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,767 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,552 miles

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

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

Slight bind both rear brakes.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,552 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight bind both rear brakes.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,831 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,471 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,471 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 1 Nov 2011 77,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,470 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,470 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,426 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 74,426 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,456 miles

under belly pan is insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MLN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HF52 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

HF52 MLN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is HF52 MLN safe to buy?

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