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MJ52 VRX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,566 mi
Last recorded165,566 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 165,566 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

em light on but first used before 1 July 2003

Fail 18 Nov 2024 165,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear tailbox joint cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam images displayed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

em light on but first used before 1 July 2003

Pass 11 Dec 2023 159,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 159,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 145,267 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2022 145,154 miles

Emissions not tested rpm unstable (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 135,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance ( low effort )

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 135,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance ( low effort )

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,971 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 116,994 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated, images poor

offside mirror cracked

rear exhaust joint

tape on brake reservoir cap

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,466 miles

front brake performance - nearside front slower & lower [within limits]

nearside rear handbrake performance low [within limit]

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,419 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 102,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,117 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 64,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 53,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,286 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,699 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 VRX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 VRX, 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 VRX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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