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ML52 EVB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,941 mi
Last recorded124,941 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 EVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 124,941 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

advise enginge light on

advise o/s/f brake pad low

advise wax oil under body

Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,941 miles

advise enginge light on

advise o/s/f brake pad low

advise wax oil under body

Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,720 miles

Engine Management Light on

Engine Oil Leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 118,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine Management Light on

Engine Oil Leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,924 miles

eml light on

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2012 106,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,945 miles

eml light on

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,558 miles

clutch slipping

eml light on

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

clutch slipping

eml light on

Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,521 miles

E.M LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on rear springs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,521 miles

E.M LIGHT ON

corrosion on rear springs

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,067 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 55,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,763 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,583 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 EVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

ML52 EVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is ML52 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 EVB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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