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LA52 TZM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 TZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,509 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 128,509 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,339 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,339 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,805 miles

front brake discs wearing

handbrake travel high

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2012 94,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

handbrake travel high

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,417 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,611 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,444 miles

1,Adviseable to replace rear number plate(reflector deteriorating).

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,039 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,202 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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LA52 TZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA52 TZM, 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 LA52 TZM registered?

LA52 TZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LA52 TZM safe to buy?

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