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MJ52 FWN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 118,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,908 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 112,908 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,776 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced FILLED WITH CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

PLAY NEARSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 80,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,997 miles

play nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,522 miles

play nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,087 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,554 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 41,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,536 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,536 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 FWN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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