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LX52 FZG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 FZG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 95,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 95,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 86,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 81,980 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,286 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 79,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,769 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,865 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses dirty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,590 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,751 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade

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

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

Offside wiper blade

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,634 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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LX52 FZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LX52 FZG, 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 LX52 FZG registered?

LX52 FZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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