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LJ52 HPY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HPY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,684 miles

Hub caps fitted to wheels obstructing view of the brake pads (all four wheels)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,642 miles

Oil leak ()

engine oil low

nsf tyre has sidewall cut

Fail 29 Jul 2017 66,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine oil low

nsf tyre has sidewall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,513 miles

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

engine oil low

front wiper blades rubber splits

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil low

front wiper blades rubber splits

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 50,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,018 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 38,750 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,401 miles

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

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 HPY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

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

Is LJ52 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 HPY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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