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MJ52 HXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 HXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 116,683 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet does not open (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested rear part of exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhaust box and pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 112,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 109,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,754 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 104,754 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread close to limits

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,892 miles

brakes in need of service

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,930 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 86,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,688 miles

N/R tyre wearing on the inner side

O/R tyre wearing on the inner side,and has a small cut on the inner wall

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,533 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,946 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 HXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXL, 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 HXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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