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MJ52 XRU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 161,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 151,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front position lamp dull

nearside and offside headlamp images weak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,202 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside lower inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 143,023 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside lower inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 136,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 130,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 123,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,650 miles

both headlight lenses deteriated

o/sdoor mirror

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,650 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both wipers starting to smear

o/s washer jet

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,049 miles

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

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

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 XRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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