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MF52 YDU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,929 mi
Last recorded125,929 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 YDU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 120,514 miles

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2017 120,514 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,531 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,832 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake balance on limit

Fail 31 Jul 2015 106,832 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake balance on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,629 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2013 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,596 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 71,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2010 63,886 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 63,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 45,317 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

h/brake lever high

Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,301 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 9,560 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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MF52 YDU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF52 YDU, 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 MF52 YDU registered?

MF52 YDU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is MF52 YDU safe to buy?

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