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RA52 BBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,222 mi
Last recorded143,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 BBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 143,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 143,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,841 miles

front headlamps misty and cloudy

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front headlamps misty and cloudy

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 99,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,770 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,656 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 84,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,780 miles

c/l 527219

Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,145 miles

front tyres on the limit

Fail 4 Dec 2006 58,805 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 46,236 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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RA52 BBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA52 BBF, 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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RA52 BBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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