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PJ52 XHS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,202 mi
Last recorded109,202 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 XHS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 106,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 104,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,734 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,396 miles

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,885 miles

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

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

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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PJ52 XHS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PJ52 XHS, 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 PJ52 XHS registered?

PJ52 XHS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ52 XHS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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