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LJ52 YOG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,287 mi
Last recorded165,287 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 YOG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,287 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

bonnet catch is deteriorated but can be readily opened and closed

vehicle has slight corrosion to under-side of body (rear)

Fail 16 Nov 2018 165,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 156,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 146,234 miles

Bonnet cable adrift.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak From filter area. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 146,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet cable adrift.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak From filter area. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 135,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

parking brake 16%

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,963 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,093 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 112,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,767 miles

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)

air bag light on

slight corrosion to NSR brake disc

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 80,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak NS diff seal

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 58,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 43,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 YOG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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