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RA52 OEL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OEL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,588 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,892 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,895 miles

nsr brake bind - evident when rotated by hand

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,524 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,281 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,442 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 42,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,711 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,086 miles

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

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

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 OEL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RA52 OEL, 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 RA52 OEL registered?

RA52 OEL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is RA52 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 OEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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