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ML52 CWK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 CWK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 141,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 141,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,992 miles

centre stop lamp inop, rear brake discs weak, under body sealed

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,992 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inop, rear brake discs weak, under body sealed

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,304 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 125,303 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,140 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 122,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,613 miles

Parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

osf and nsf anti roll bar rubber bushes have minor movement

Pass 5 Sep 2015 118,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,231 miles

exhaust heat shielding corroded and insecure recommend removal

Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,404 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

handbrake excess travel

Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

handbrake excess travel

Pass 3 Oct 2009 81,277 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,588 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cuts to tread area not exposing cords

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,711 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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ML52 CWK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ML52 CWK, 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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ML52 CWK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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