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ML52 RHV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 RHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,820 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 93,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 93,631 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,614 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,631 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,052 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,360 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 60,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,379 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,379 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,846 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,565 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 40,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine coolant radiator leaking

minor engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,325 miles

engine coolant radiator leaking

minor engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,279 miles

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

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

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 RHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

ML52 RHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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