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MT52 UJJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 135,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 135,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,019 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 133,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,512 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,013 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding

Offside Front wheel binding

both sides rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

gear oil leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,896 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,363 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 111,406 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,788 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 107,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 103,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slight movment

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slight movment

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,695 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,695 miles

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

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,118 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 95,840 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,221 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,477 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,725 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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MT52 UJJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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