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ML52 VCP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 117,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 105,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 98,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 94,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,535 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,122 miles

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

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,062 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 50,060 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 45,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,673 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 VCP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

ML52 VCP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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