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LJ52 CHF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 CHF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,215 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front bumper damaged/split

Pass 16 Jun 2025 118,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2025 118,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 79,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,965 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,486 miles

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

both front headlights condensated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,486 miles

Centre Rear seat belt not tested due to no stalk in place

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat in place

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp has no excessive movement

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,856 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,967 miles

offside front headlamp unit top mount broken but unit still secure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,071 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,742 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,678 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,531 miles

o/s/r tyre tread out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 33,291 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 CHF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red 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 LJ52 CHF, 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 CHF registered?

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

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