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ML52 EZG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,387 mi
Last recorded76,387 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,092 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 64,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,682 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 58,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,542 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,358 miles

offside rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,429 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 20,319 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,873 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 12,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

ML52 EZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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