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ML52 CWO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,367 mi
Last recorded122,367 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 CWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,367 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,406 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arms nsr osr rubber bush slightly detirated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 119,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both nsr osr except hi view stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arms nsr osr rubber bush slightly detirated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded osf nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 115,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded osf nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 108,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,761 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 88,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 73,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 65,513 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,163 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,581 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,915 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,087 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 CWO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CWO, 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 CWO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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