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ML52 VDC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,261 mi
Last recorded125,261 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 VDC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,261 miles

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

both front light lenses deteriorating

both front side repeaters colour

exhaust center / back box joint corroding

fuel pipe corroding nsr

general under body corrosion

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,367 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,726 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 113,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,755 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,112 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 88,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,226 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 39,706 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 VDC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

ML52 VDC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is ML52 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 VDC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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