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MX52 FGA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,987 mi
Last recorded83,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,511 miles

All mechanical components corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,202 miles

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

front to rear all mechanical components/underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 77,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

front to rear all mechanical components/underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all mechanical components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,867 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,559 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,327 miles

All components corroded.

Front Both ball jiont has slight play.

Front Both head light has slight misst

Nearside Front Track rodend has slight play.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,406 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,810 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres has slight crackin inbetween the tread

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,810 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres has slight crackin inbetween the tread

Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 37,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,993 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 FGA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MX52 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

MX52 FGA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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