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ML52 YKG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 86,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN BUT NO MOVEMENT

Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,386 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS AND EDGES...

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESS TRAVEL BUT HOLDING WHEN APPLIED ON BRAKE TESTER

Nearside Front HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN BUT NO MOVEMENT

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,836 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,171 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 74,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,118 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 61,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,162 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,260 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,653 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 27,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 16,725 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 YKG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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