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LS52 SKJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,398 mi
Last recorded92,398 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 SKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,167 miles

Front both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5.5mm slightly perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5.0mm slightly perished though tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,177 miles

Front Fog lights not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake long needs adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,877 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,288 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,686 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,079 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,462 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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LS52 SKJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS52 SKJ, 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 LS52 SKJ registered?

LS52 SKJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is LS52 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 SKJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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