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LT52 LFS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 LFS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter insecure narrow end.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust slight corrosion.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,080 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,107 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,961 miles

N/S/F tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,961 miles

N/S/F tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,709 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

O/S wiper split

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

Rear tyres cracking and misshaped

Fail 27 Oct 2017 96,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S wiper split

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

Rear tyres cracking and misshaped

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,536 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,651 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 88,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,977 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,668 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,722 miles

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

handbrake requires slight adjustment

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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LT52 LFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LT52 LFS, 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 LT52 LFS registered?

LT52 LFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is LT52 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 LFS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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