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MA52 VFB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,468 mi
Last recorded126,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VFB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 126,468 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 126,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres very low on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,750 miles

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

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)

front tyres low and low on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 82,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,609 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,548 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,548 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 67,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,927 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VFB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

MA52 VFB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is MA52 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 VFB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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