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MV52 BHK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,710 mi
Last recorded147,710 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BHK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 147,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 147,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 134,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2012 86,680 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 86,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,765 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,970 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 77,329 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,538 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

cracks in front number plate

Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,902 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 67,145 miles

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Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Nov 2005 51,221 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 51,221 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 51,221 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)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 BHK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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