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LD52 BZR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,043 mi
Last recorded147,043 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 BZR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 147,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,726 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 127,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,762 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides fronts tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE REAR BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE REAR BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE REAR BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE REAR BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 77,749 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ***strong Advise*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

various body damage

Fail 20 Oct 2018 77,748 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing inner edge+offshape ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ***strong Advise*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***strong Advise***195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre brake light not working

various body damage

Pass 4 Nov 2017 74,241 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Various body damage

Fail 4 Nov 2017 74,241 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Various body damage

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,093 miles

both headlamps hazey

front bumper insecure

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Oct 2016 71,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlamps hazey

front bumper insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,373 miles

both front headlamps hazey

Fail 7 Nov 2015 67,372 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

** both front tyres worn on outer edges very close to limits 195/60/15 **

both front headlamps hazey

front brake pads wearing thin

tracking required

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tracking recommended

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,938 miles

offside front head lamp foggy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,836 miles

offside front head lamp misty

Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,172 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,753 miles

centre brake light not working

both nearside moulding insecure

inlet manifold rattling internally

nearside rear tyre offshape

slight engine oil leak around rocker area needs further investigation

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,347 miles

oil leak from rocker cover rear

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from rocker cover rear

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,595 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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LD52 BZR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD52 BZR, 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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LD52 BZR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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