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MJ52 FKZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 117,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle /front subframe corroded

under body surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2023 112,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear under body corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear under body corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 109,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight under body surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,429 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured neasride and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sill to lower inner front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,429 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire half missing under fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured neasride and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sill to lower inner front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 81,989 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,772 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,869 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 70,868 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,794 miles

Battery loose in holder.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 65,794 miles

Battery loose in holder.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,550 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,186 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Dec 2010 44,186 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,891 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 15,628 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 FKZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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