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MA52 EDR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,904 mi
Last recorded45,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 45,393 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 44,723 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 44,701 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,067 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Lens Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 43,396 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,204 miles

Center stop lamp not working

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 36,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,075 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover hides components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres badly cracking (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,114 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 21,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 16,928 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to offside front floor by grommet hole

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 EDR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EDR, 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 EDR registered?

MA52 EDR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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