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MA52 DZB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,485 mi
Last recorded149,485 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 DZB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 149,485 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 140,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2019 131,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 128,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 111,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,038 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,144 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,357 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 20 Nov 2009 84,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 30,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,296 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 DZB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZB, 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 MA52 DZB registered?

MA52 DZB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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