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LX52 OLG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,558 mi
Last recorded47,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OLG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 47,558 miles

Indicator switch inoperative hazards work, indicators do not (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 46,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 46,014 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 45,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 44,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,904 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 43,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,960 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,960 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,218 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 35,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,652 miles

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish and has a slight distortion.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 33,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish and has a slight distortion.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,901 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 24 Sep 2008 19,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,542 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,184 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 OLG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

LX52 OLG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is LX52 OLG safe to buy?

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