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LX52 NLC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,730 mi
Last recorded64,730 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 NLC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 64,730 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 63,456 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY (BOTH SIDE) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,495 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 54,495 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,404 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,777 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,776 miles

Airbag Light on

Cracks In Both Rear tyre Treads

Rear Brake discs Worn Low

Fail 8 Sep 2011 31,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake discs Worn Low

Airbag Light on

Cracks In Both Rear tyre Treads

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,525 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 13,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NLC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 LX52 NLC, 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 LX52 NLC registered?

LX52 NLC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is LX52 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 NLC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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