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MV52 BFN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BFN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 95,725 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,551 miles

Front Brake back plates corroding

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

Front Near side drive shaft bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner and outer walls

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,551 miles

Front Brake back plates corroding

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

Front Near side drive shaft bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner and outer walls

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,281 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear and Nearside Front tyres have cracking to outer edges and walls

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,105 miles

centre exhaust corroded

n/s outer sill damage

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,367 miles

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

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

rear accident damage n/s sill

Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,922 miles

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

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

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

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

management indicatot light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,922 miles

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

management indicatot light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,921 miles

centre rear exhaut mountings corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 54,569 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 54,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o\s\r tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper split

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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MV52 BFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV52 BFN, 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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MV52 BFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for MV52 BFN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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