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ML52 EXC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 EXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 148,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 140,147 miles

eml - p0420 - catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1.

offside rear tyre slightly castelated inner edge (195/60/15).

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,879 miles

eml, p0420-catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,960 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,817 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 93,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 82,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,527 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,557 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 64,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,692 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 EXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

ML52 EXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is ML52 EXC safe to buy?

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