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MX52 UPS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,786 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 99,399 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,501 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,230 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,005 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 84,588 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 84,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,473 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,616 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 49,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,814 miles

both rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,937 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,968 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,179 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 UPS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

MX52 UPS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is MX52 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 UPS shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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