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ML52 EZF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,305 mi
Last recorded58,305 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 EZF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 58,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,935 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 53,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 47,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 42,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,901 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 37,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,662 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 33,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 27,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,643 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Sill covers fitted to O/S and N/S not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2014 18,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted to O/S and N/S not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,264 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 5,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,331 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 6,868 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 EZF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EZF, 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 EZF registered?

ML52 EZF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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