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MT52 DZS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,913 mi
Last recorded138,913 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,913 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all4 front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,810 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 14 Oct 2021 125,810 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,141 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,730 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both sides rear brake pads are low

Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,160 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both sides rear brake pads are low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,804 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 85,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 79,139 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,231 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,717 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,589 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 DZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MT52 DZS, 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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MT52 DZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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