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ML52 WOB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,488 mi
Last recorded58,488 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 WOB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,600 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 57,600 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,155 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 26,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,917 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,094 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,094 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,492 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 WOB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

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

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