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LX52 VNJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,285 mi
Last recorded137,285 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 VNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

windscreen chipped - offside front bumper & lower skirt damaged - cut to offside front tyre wall - both front shock absorber covers deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

windscreen chipped - offside front bumper & lower skirt damaged - cut to offside front tyre wall - both front shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

cut to offside front tyre outer wall

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2013 129,393 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

cut to offside front tyre outer wall

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 117,313 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Cut offside front tyre outer wall

Damage to offside front bumper

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Park brake travel high

Power steering rack damp

Pass 12 Oct 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

cracking to offside rear tyre

park brake travel high

Fail 11 Oct 2011 107,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

cracking to offside rear tyre

park brake travel high

Fail 21 Sep 2010 94,830 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 57,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,095 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 VNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

LX52 VNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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