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HF52 YOC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

168,112 mi
Last recorded168,112 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 YOC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 168,112 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 155,626 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES....JUST 3MM DEPTHS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 144,602 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LONG TRAVEL AT LEVER (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,330 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 138,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 129,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,633 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS QUITE LONG TRAVEL

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

PARKING BRAKE HAS QUITE LONG TRAVEL

Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump area ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 120,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,345 miles

2x rear tyres perished

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriating

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Fail 30 Jan 2016 108,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriating

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes binding

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,483 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,483 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to corrode

front headlamp lenses starting to fade

Fail 8 Feb 2013 90,405 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to corrode

front headlamp lenses starting to fade

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2011 73,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,032 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,332 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 YOC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

HF52 YOC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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