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ML52 VBM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,841 mi
Last recorded68,841 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 68,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre's cracking badly in tread

Pass 26 May 2016 64,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,963 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,309 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,186 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,186 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

discs poor condition front

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,601 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 VBM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

ML52 VBM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is ML52 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 VBM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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