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MJ52 FJD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,987 mi
Last recorded129,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FJD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,987 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill showing severe corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle heavy in places

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides lower outer sill covers fitted

heavy corrosion apparent around both rear axle front mounts

o\s door strap missing

Fail 28 Jul 2020 124,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb incorrect fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc waiver (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

both sides lower outer sill covers fitted

heavy corrosion apparent around both rear axle front mounts

o\s door strap missing

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,822 miles

heavy corrosion on and around rear subframe

in correct bolt used on upper fastening of o/s/r brake caliper

o/s park brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,801 miles

CORROSION APPARENT BOTH SIDE INNER SILLS

PLASTIC LOWER SILL PROTECTORS FITTED MAKING OUTER SILL INSPECTION NOT FULLY POSSIBLE

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 87,225 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE GRABS / BANGS WHEN APPLIED / UNBALANCED IN OPERATION / INTERNAL SHOES

NO OIL IN ENGINE / ENGINE RATTLED ON START UP / TOPPED UP 2.5 lts 5/30 EDGE

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,167 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,801 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2006 19,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,966 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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MJ52 FJD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red 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 MJ52 FJD, 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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MJ52 FJD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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