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MA52 VZG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,967 mi
Last recorded124,967 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VZG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,031 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,456 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 108,456 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,475 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing on inner walls

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,899 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 50,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,872 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 25,870 miles

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

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 VZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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