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HJ52 FJO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 FJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 132,174 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,227 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 125,227 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,285 miles

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,661 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,661 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,865 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 114,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 103,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,628 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,994 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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HJ52 FJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJ52 FJO, 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 HJ52 FJO registered?

HJ52 FJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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