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LJ52 UWH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,502 mi
Last recorded41,502 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,502 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on the tread

both headlight lenses tarnished

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leaks

f/o/s brake binding slightly

f/o/s c.v gaitor perished and weeping grease

r/n/s metal brake pipe very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,324 miles

EML is on

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perished in tread

headlamps have deteorated

oil leak noted from r/o/s of engine level is ok

r/n/s metal brake pipe is rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2022 40,909 miles

E.M.L on

Oil leaks noted from the engine

Slight drag noted on o/s/f brake

Wear noted on both front brake discs

Wear noted on both rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,383 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

EML

Exhaust rusty

R/n/s metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight engine oil leak from cam cover area.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,188 miles

All discs are rusty esp rear

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s metal brake pipe is very rusty at union (long)

Fail 10 Oct 2020 40,188 miles

All discs are rusty esp rear

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s metal brake pipe is very rusty at union (long)

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,821 miles

exhaust is rusty

oil leaks

rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 70% worn

Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,941 miles

both the rear tyres are cracking in tread

engine leaking oil possible from cam cover

Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both the rear tyres are cracking in tread

engine leaking oil possible from cam cover

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,138 miles

E.M.L light on

both head light lenses poor

both head light patterns poor

both rear tyres are cracking on tread

engine oil leak possibly from cam cover gasket

exhaust rusty

front no plate damaged

rear no plate poor

wear noted on rear disc's pads 60-70% worn

Pass 1 Oct 2016 37,267 miles

E M L on

both the rear brakes have got hot

both the rear tyres are perished on tread and starting to crack

engine leaking oil possible from cam cover gasket

exhaust rusty

front no plate damaged slightly

rear no plate poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,224 miles

EML is on

both headlamp lenses are poor

front number plate is damaged

oil leak

rear discs are worn

rear tyres are perished (slight)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,224 miles

EML is on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp lenses are poor

front number plate is damaged

oil leak

rear discs are worn

rear tyres are perished (slight)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,112 miles

Engine management light on

both front headlight lenses poor

front and rear number plates poor

nail noted in the o/s/r tyre

oil leak noted from engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,036 miles

Both of the headlamp lenses are starting to glaze.

Nail noted in the O/S/R tyre.

Oil leak noted from the engine.

The EML is on.

The front number plate is damaged.

The high level rear lamp is inop.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 80% worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,674 miles

elm is on

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread and worn on edges esp outer

f/o/s tyre worn on edges

front discs worn

number plates poor

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,092 miles

engine management light noted on

r/n/s tyre perished and worn

r/o/s tyre badly deformed on the tread, also worn,perished and nailed

wear noted on both front brake disc

wear noted on both rear brake disc

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,438 miles

EML is on

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

oil leak

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

r/o/s tyre low on tread and poor in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,840 miles

E,M,L on

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust rusty

oil leak

r/o/s tyre poor in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,575 miles

EML light on

alternator apppear very poor

exhaust rusty

r/o/s tyre poor in tread

rear tyres 70% worn

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,240 miles

The rear tyres are between 2.5 - 3mm of tread depth.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,481 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 UWH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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