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ML52 EUW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 EUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,694 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and mid section joining. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. Pattern barely visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,065 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,815 miles

Battery insecure

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,748 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,032 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,795 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2014 53,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 53,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,898 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,581 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,128 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,334 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 25,843 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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ML52 EUW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ML52 EUW, 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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What year was ML52 EUW registered?

ML52 EUW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is ML52 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 EUW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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