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NJ52 EEY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,196 mi
Last recorded62,196 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 EEY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle bushes deteriorated

both front light lenses in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2021 54,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle bushes deteriorated

both front light lenses in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 51,959 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front / offside rear tyre valves are perished

both headlamps are in poor condtion

under tray cover becoming inscure

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,668 miles

Front brake discs worn/pads in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear No plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,668 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs worn/pads in poor condition

Headlamp lenses in very poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear No plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,849 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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NJ52 EEY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ52 EEY, 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 NJ52 EEY registered?

NJ52 EEY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is NJ52 EEY safe to buy?

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