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LJ52 BGF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,534 mi
Last recorded125,534 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 BGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,942 miles

Offside Front o/s/f wiper spindle loose

Fail 1 Oct 2024 123,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f wiper spindle loose

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 112,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Oct 2021 106,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,892 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,979 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,900 miles

front tyres tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,040 miles

osf tyre wearing on very inner edge,still ok

seepage of grease out of both trackrod end gaiters

wiperblades judder slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,935 miles

rear brakepads getting lower,still ok

rear numberplate deteriorated,unlikely to be misread

tiny stonechips in swept area

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,814 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,460 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,928 miles

nearside headlight has been repaired and after adjustment the aim is just ok

Fail 22 Sep 2007 21,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,874 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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LJ52 BGF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ52 BGF, 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 LJ52 BGF registered?

LJ52 BGF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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