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NJ52 VRF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,287 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,048 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes slight corrision

nearside rear slight brake bind

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

front brake pipes slight corrision

nearside rear slight brake bind

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,414 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 41,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,356 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 VRF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

NJ52 VRF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is NJ52 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 VRF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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