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MW51 XKX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 XKX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

brake pipes greased in places

suspension heavily correded

under body heavily waxolied

Pass 10 May 2024 51,169 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 49,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe correded

under chassis correded

under inner sills both sides correded

Pass 13 May 2022 48,683 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s o/s rear shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2022 48,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s o/s rear shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 47,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

correded under body but not weakened

Pass 12 May 2020 46,280 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 46,279 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 44,855 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 44,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 43,266 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 41,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,157 miles

2 front/rear brake pipes staring to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,468 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,568 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,831 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,649 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,604 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,221 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 22,766 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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MW51 XKX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MW51 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW51 XKX registered?

MW51 XKX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is MW51 XKX safe to buy?

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