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NJ52 ZZM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,030 mi
Last recorded151,030 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 ZZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 151,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap snapped (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 151,029 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap snapped (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,766 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 145,543 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs and under car

Pass 9 Jan 2015 144,525 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 134,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,603 miles

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,312 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,810 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,584 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,332 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 ZZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

NJ52 ZZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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