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NJ52 OVT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 OVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 167,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 167,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad worn down to pad metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 154,114 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

The fuel filler pipe looks damp but not leaking .Fuel low at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2016 154,079 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by c post (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by b post (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by c post (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by b post (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

The fuel filler pipe looks damp but not leaking .Fuel low at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2015 144,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 144,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,120 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 136,113 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 127,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 127,663 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside bottom arm rear bush cracking and starting to pull away

osf bottom suppension arm rear bush cracking

osr and nsr tyre worn on insde edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,153 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 108,153 miles

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

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

osf and nsf bottom suppensionm arm rear bush bonding splitting

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,797 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,354 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,285 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,438 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 OVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ52 OVT, 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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NJ52 OVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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