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MX52 FHV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,883 mi
Last recorded93,883 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 FHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,883 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust

Fail 23 Sep 2017 93,883 miles

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,659 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,649 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 84,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,384 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking, original tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,603 miles

advise front discs scored

Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,603 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise front discs scored

Pass 17 Oct 2009 65,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,731 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 FHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

MX52 FHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is MX52 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 FHV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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