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MT52 DWL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,882 mi
Last recorded165,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2020 165,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 151,715 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front slight wheel bind

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 141,070 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside headlamp only just has pattern

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 113,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 103,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 130,885 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 91,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 85,702 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 85,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 72,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,506 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 66,187 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 66,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,618 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 39,297 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 23,490 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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MT52 DWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT52 DWL, 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 MT52 DWL registered?

MT52 DWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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