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MJ52 FVL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,145 mi
Last recorded60,145 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 60,145 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE POOR

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE POOR

Fail 9 May 2014 60,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE POOR

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE POOR

Pass 15 May 2013 51,984 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2013 51,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2012 45,460 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 14 May 2012 45,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2011 38,316 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2010 31,039 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT RIM DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,200 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 4,266 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 FVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

MJ52 FVL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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