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MA52 PFY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 PFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,495 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 103,495 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 95,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 76,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,452 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r sill surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty/corroded

Nearside Rear light unit ingress off water

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty/corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty round flexi hose

Offside Rear light unit in ingress off water

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty/corroded

Nearside Rear light unit ingress off water

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty/corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty round flexi hose

Offside Rear light unit in ingress off water

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,971 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,016 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 27,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,034 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 PFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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