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ML52 OSG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,139 mi
Last recorded53,139 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,139 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 53,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion present under vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2025 44,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,605 miles

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

corrosion present under vehicle inparts

Pass 11 May 2023 41,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre has cracking on inner and outer tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2022 41,333 miles

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

corrosion present in parts under vehicle lower panels

Fail 9 May 2022 41,333 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion present in parts under vehicle lower panels

tyres 195/60/15

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 39,390 miles

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

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

slighty corroded in parts under vechicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,319 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall worn

Fail 15 Aug 2018 38,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,748 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,061 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,061 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads all below limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,271 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre rubber is cracking and rubber perished

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,391 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre rubber is cracking and rubber perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,391 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre rubber is cracking and rubber perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,559 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 OSG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

ML52 OSG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is ML52 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 OSG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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