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HG52 RXO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

85,070 mi
Last recorded85,070 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 RXO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are corroded

Rear wiper poor condition

Rear wiper poor condition

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

coolant level is low

exhaust system has corrosion

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted, does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are corroded

Rear wiper poor condition

Rear wiper poor condition

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

coolant level is low

exhaust system has corrosion

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Nearside & Offside Ball Joint Dust Covers Starting to Perish

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Outer Edge, Tread Depth 1.9mm. Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Twisted, Slow to Retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 82,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Evidence of Brake Disc Over Heating (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Nearside & Offside Ball Joint Dust Covers Starting to Perish

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wires Not Connected to Bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Outer Edge, Tread Depth 1.9mm. Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Twisted, Slow to Retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Starting to Perish

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Starting to Perish

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 79,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Starting to Perish

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Starting to Perish

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished 19560/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offsie and nearde (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper poor condition

plastic cover sill is fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished 19560/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offsie and nearde (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper poor condition

plastic cover sill is fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall, various small cuts in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate is corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside are perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is u/s

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,261 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall, various small cuts in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate is corroded

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside are perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is u/s

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,057 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 4 Nov 2020 75,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted, no clip (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,614 miles

195/60r15

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,614 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

195/60r15

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to wearbars

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,590 miles

195/60r15

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,623 miles

195/60r15

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,924 miles

195/60r15

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

offside rear brake binding slightly strong advise

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,037 miles

both rear brakes slightly draging

n/s/r brake disc corroded / worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,037 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)

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

both rear brakes slightly draging

n/s/r brake disc corroded / worn

two nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,067 miles

Rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,932 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 36,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,218 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 30,218 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,024 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 RXO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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