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MA52 PHU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 122,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,227 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

front & rear shockers corroded

front brake backing plates corroded

front brake discs corroded & pads worn low

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,207 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

all suspension components corroded

front and rear brakepipes heavily greased

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight oil leak

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,222 miles

All coil springs corroded

All shocker casings corroded

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Rear exhaust joint slightly blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,794 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,641 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,614 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 PHU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

MA52 PHU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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