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HJ52 EVM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 EVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,261 miles

General corrosion to underside

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 132,261 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 131,647 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 127,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,396 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 125,396 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blow from rear exhaust back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

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

spare wheel under inflated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 118,054 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner sills are slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge, approx 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner sills are starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,472 miles

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

movement in drivers seat

n/s/r brake pad 70% worn approx

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,061 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,347 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,893 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,148 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,339 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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HJ52 EVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 EVM, 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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HJ52 EVM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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