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LJ52 BGU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,425 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs worn badly

Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,414 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake discs worn badly

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,399 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Lenses (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Slightly Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust System Corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Lenses (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Slightly Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,235 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated - beam images poor

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,714 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,252 miles

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

front brake pads are quite worn

Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,076 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 23,255 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 BGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ52 BGU, 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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LJ52 BGU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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