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LH52 AGO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH52 AGO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 99,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,367 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,042 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,822 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,277 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,754 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS both side (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,006 miles

All the tyres have fine cracks

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 86,006 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged All the tyres (4.1.D.1e)

All the tyres have fine cracks

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,095 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,121 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,933 miles

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,086 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER TREAD DOWN TO 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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Fail 24 Sep 2007 29,031 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER TREAD DOWN TO 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

RECOMMEND TRACKING

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,538 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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LH52 AGO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LH52 AGO, 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 LH52 AGO registered?

LH52 AGO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is LH52 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH52 AGO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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