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MX52 RFO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,874 mi
Last recorded108,874 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 RFO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,874 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 103,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,361 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Aug 2022 100,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,743 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,059 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,784 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

alternator belt cracking

both rear tyres have cracking in tread

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not affecting beam image

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

alternator belt cracking

both rear tyres have cracking in tread

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not affecting beam image

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,036 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,929 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,063 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 RFO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RFO, 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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MX52 RFO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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