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MX52 UTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,502 mi
Last recorded151,502 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,541 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre.

cracks in rear tyres.

uneven wear to front tyres /worn on edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 133,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cracks in n/s/f tyre.

cracks in rear tyres.

uneven wear to front tyres /worn on edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 121,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,713 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 116,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs swept area corroded to excess

Pass 6 Aug 2009 110,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 110,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch release bearing noisy

engine undertray insecure

front no. plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2008 103,979 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

clutch release bearing noisy

engine undertray insecure

front no. plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,263 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 UTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

MX52 UTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is MX52 UTU safe to buy?

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