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LN52 FWP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,230 mi
Last recorded121,230 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 FWP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,230 miles

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

under side corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 121,230 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) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under side corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 119,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 119,505 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,320 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,500 miles

both rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

gearbox/ engine damp

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

n/s/r tyre has cracks all round

radiator damp

Fail 15 Aug 2022 115,500 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire poor and isecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

gearbox/ engine damp

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

n/s/r tyre has cracks all round

radiator damp

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,158 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,731 miles

o/s/f headlight poor

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,712 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,712 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,617 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,192 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 66,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,841 miles

Battery slightly loose

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,514 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,821 miles

both front discs worn

offside rear tyre mishapen

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,946 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,681 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,669 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,515 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,497 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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LN52 FWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LN52 FWP, 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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What year was LN52 FWP registered?

LN52 FWP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is LN52 FWP safe to buy?

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