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MA52 DYD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 DYD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,310 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General heavy surface corrosion to under body panels /rear suspension /outer & inner sills.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2022 86,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General heavy surface corrosion to under body panels /rear suspension /outer & inner sills.

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak from engine & oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Heavy under body surface rust to body chassis & suspension components

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill corroded with in 30cm of suspension

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,160 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded with in 30cm of suspension

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,918 miles

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

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

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

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,918 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

noise on front drive shaft when driven

Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,758 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

noise on front drive shaft when driven

Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,900 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 71,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,625 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured close to the shoulder

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim flat spot on alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,071 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade insert missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Aug 2015 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade insert missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,931 miles

headlamp adjusted at time of test

rear trailing arm bushes cracking no excessive movement

Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,931 miles

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

headlamp adjusted at time of test

rear trailing arm bushes cracking no excessive movement

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2008 41,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 29,648 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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MA52 DYD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 MA52 DYD, 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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MA52 DYD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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