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LJ52 BKA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,983 mi
Last recorded61,983 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 BKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 61,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,656 miles

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

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2023 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,636 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,993 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,993 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,805 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre offside rear tyre getting low on tread

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,033 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,664 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 10 Aug 2016 44,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,719 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 Aug 2015 42,719 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,304 miles

centre brake light not working

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,505 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit . tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,716 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,623 miles

offside front tyre close to limit and tyre worn on edges poss tracking problem

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,647 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 BKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BKA, 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 LJ52 BKA registered?

LJ52 BKA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LJ52 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 BKA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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