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ML52 OSB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 OSB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,859 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 112,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 112,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,034 miles

exhaust corroded + slight blow from rear joint

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,954 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,614 miles

front discs worn + lipped

oil leak engine

Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,470 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 91,470 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 84,278 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats folded up unable to inspect seatbelts.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,734 miles

headlamps tarnishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,197 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)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 59,197 miles

Front 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,870 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,920 miles

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

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

slight rip in the offside tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,214 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 33,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,078 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 OSB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

ML52 OSB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is ML52 OSB safe to buy?

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