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MJ52 FKS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FKS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,017 miles

Corrosion under car

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,684 miles

Both front headlights slightly insecure

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

Oil level slightly high

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2015 107,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front headlights slightly insecure

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

Oil level slightly high

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil level high

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil level low

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,406 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 79,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,920 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,671 miles

Rear wiper rubber split!

Reg plates. Show plates fitted front and rear!

Fail 4 Feb 2009 66,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper rubber split!

Reg plates. Show plates fitted front and rear!

Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 38,628 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 FKS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKS, 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 MJ52 FKS registered?

MJ52 FKS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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