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HW52 ELX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 ELX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,525 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 109,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 102,352 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,593 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,178 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,168 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,934 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,918 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,935 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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HW52 ELX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HW52 ELX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW52 ELX registered?

HW52 ELX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HW52 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 ELX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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