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OU52 YHX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 YHX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,109 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,992 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,168 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,205 miles

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

Central Fuel tank / exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,668 miles

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

offside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,422 miles

Front headlamp plastic covers cleaned to obtain beam image.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front headlamp plastic covers cleaned to obtain beam image.

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,435 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,849 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,458 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,698 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,678 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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OU52 YHX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU52 YHX, 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 OU52 YHX registered?

OU52 YHX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 YHX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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