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LD52 RTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,992 mi
Last recorded72,992 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 RTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to flexys greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,956 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 70,953 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,812 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,453 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 64,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,562 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,040 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,040 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,367 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,083 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 RTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RTU, 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 LD52 RTU registered?

LD52 RTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LD52 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 RTU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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