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NJ52 NDN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

147,936 mi
Last recorded147,936 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 NDN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 147,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 143,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 143,537 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front DOOR CHECK SNAPPED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 138,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front DOOR CHECK SNAPPED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,120 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,773 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,267 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,099 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,691 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,332 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,597 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,850 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 73,844 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs poor con

rear discs poor con

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,436 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 28,804 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 NDN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 NJ52 NDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ52 NDN registered?

NJ52 NDN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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