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MV52 XFS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 XFS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 158,170 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axel bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 155,423 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 152,572 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various under body parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 152,572 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various under body parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 149,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 140,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 124,783 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 124,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 115,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 115,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

splits in from wipers still clearing screen

Fail 12 Jul 2013 99,702 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

splits in from wipers still clearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,225 miles

both rear brakes binding

drivers door mirror repaired but secure

exhaust noisy / booming

nearside front brake binding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,079 miles

drivers door mirror repaired but secure

emissions close to limit

nearside front brake binding

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,696 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,535 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,809 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,986 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 33,190 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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MV52 XFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MV52 XFS, 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 XFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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