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MX52 ASU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,216 mi
Last recorded95,216 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 ASU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,216 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 95,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,967 miles

All brakes binding slightly.

Slight cracking of rear tyres.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 91,966 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

All brakes binding slightly.

Slight cracking of rear tyres.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,075 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats being folded down and rear of vehicle loaded.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 88,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats being folded down and rear of vehicle loaded.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,541 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlight lenses are misting up but can still get a pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre are on the legal limit on the edges 1.6mm and 2mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os/f inner edge of tyre is below 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlight lenses are misting up but can still get a pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre are on the legal limit on the edges 1.6mm and 2mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,212 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plastic lens misted up no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plastic lens misted up no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber blade splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,972 miles

ADVISE Plastic bag melted on centre exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens misting up (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn with a lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens misting up (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn with a lip on them (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 72,972 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ADVISE Plastic bag melted on centre exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens misting up (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn with a lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens misting up (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn with a lip on them (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn down to 3mm and perished in tread

Offside Front tyre worn down to 3mm and perished and cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,210 miles

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

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

rear boot struts inop

rear seat belts not checked due to back seat down and back is full

Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,210 miles

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

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

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

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

rear boot struts inop

rear seat belts not checked due to back seat down and back is full

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,101 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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MX52 ASU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MX52 ASU, 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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What year was MX52 ASU registered?

MX52 ASU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is MX52 ASU safe to buy?

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