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HG52 PGE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,362 mi
Last recorded133,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 PGE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 133,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2025 131,090 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2024 128,669 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 126,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Fail 9 Jun 2023 126,584 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 124,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,143 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Fail 10 Jun 2021 121,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,343 miles

auxiliary belt cracking

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,863 miles

auxiliary belt cracking

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Fail 3 Jun 2019 113,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively C45 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively C60 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre near wear indicators

auxiliary belt cracking

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 108,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot deteriorated

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 3 Jun 2017 104,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,509 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2016 99,509 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 May 2015 93,308 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyre treads approx 2mm (195/60r15h)

Pass 29 May 2014 88,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,859 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 31 May 2013 81,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,708 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on surfaces

Fail 31 May 2012 74,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn on surfaces

Pass 28 May 2011 67,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear 195/60R15V tyre approx 3mm

offside rear 195/60R15V tyre wearing on outer edge and is approx 2mm

Fail 28 May 2011 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear 195/60R15V tyre approx 3mm

offside rear 195/60R15V tyre wearing on outer edge and is approx 2mm

Pass 22 May 2010 58,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 44,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,453 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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HG52 PGE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG52 PGE, 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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HG52 PGE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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