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ML52 FNO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,066 mi
Last recorded140,066 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 140,066 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

shock absorbers have light misting of oil

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,642 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,634 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 120,406 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,899 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 108,842 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,370 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,342 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,165 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)

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 FNO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNO, 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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ML52 FNO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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