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MJ52 VEF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,047 mi
Last recorded155,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VEF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 155,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 146,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all under side has age related rust

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 117,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,738 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 105,620 miles

child seat fitted nsr seat

slight misting of front headlamps

Fail 2 Sep 2017 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

child seat fitted nsr seat

slight misting of front headlamps

unable to check nsf wheel bearing due to binding

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2 mm, also light cracking, 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes slight in balance at 23%

small oil leak on block

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,639 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,631 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,898 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 25,616 miles

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

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 24 Oct 2005 17,843 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 VEF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

MJ52 VEF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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