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MD51 RDX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 RDX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,670 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,632 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has cracks in the outer side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,544 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 32,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,385 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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MD51 RDX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MD51 RDX, 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 MD51 RDX registered?

MD51 RDX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is MD51 RDX safe to buy?

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