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ML52 OPH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 OPH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 116,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,291 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 111,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,732 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 107,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 72,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,531 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 OPH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML52 OPH registered?

ML52 OPH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is ML52 OPH safe to buy?

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