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MF52 ZFJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,523 mi
Last recorded109,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 ZFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 109,523 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes at A.B.S pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable insecure Not connected (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Back plate corroded/handbrake inoperative (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Back plate corroded/handbrake inoperative (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seatbelt missing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,468 miles

Central Rear no seat belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 98,459 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear no seat belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,017 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance front both (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust rear back box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear lower outer sill corroded .Plastic cover preventing inspection

offside front w/arch cover missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 83,565 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear lower outer sill corroded .Plastic cover preventing inspection

offside front w/arch cover missing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,139 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,217 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 56,217 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,775 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,721 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 ZFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

MF52 ZFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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