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NV52 TZG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 TZG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,319 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully check wheel bearing as brake binding slightly

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Fail 16 Mar 2018 103,319 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear unable to fully check wheel bearing as brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tailgate struts defective

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

intermittent abs brake pulse from brake pedal

tailgate struts defective

unable to fully check offside front wheel bearing as brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,294 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 92,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working ALL LIGHTS (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DAMP ROUND CALIPER

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,387 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlight lens deteriorated aim just visable

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split and perish

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2012 78,856 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split and perish

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering light on at time of test. (power steering working ok)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,128 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs scored

power steering light on at time of test. (power steering working ok)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,997 miles

n\s\ front fog lamp len broken

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n\s\ front fog lamp len broken

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,588 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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NV52 TZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV52 TZG, 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 NV52 TZG registered?

NV52 TZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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