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MJ52 WZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,522 mi
Last recorded40,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 40,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 39,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,639 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 39,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,752 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven wear

Fail 1 Aug 2023 38,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish and check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish and check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres wearing uneven wear

Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 37,227 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has flat spots

both mirrors cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2019 35,960 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

both rear tyres have flat spots

Fail 30 Jul 2019 35,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

both rear tyres have flat spots

Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,494 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 34,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,653 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

both head lamp lens poor

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,426 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 28,426 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2011 27,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,780 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,173 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,048 miles

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 WZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ52 WZL registered?

MJ52 WZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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