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RE52 BFM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BFM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,283 miles

Backbox Clamp Loose/Broken

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody Corroded Both Sides

Fail 26 Jan 2021 91,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Backbox Clamp Loose/Broken

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody Corroded Both Sides

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,817 miles

front nearside, headlamp

rear registration light is out

Fail 2 Nov 2018 78,551 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,513 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 70,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,722 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high HEADLAMP ADJUSTER INSECURE (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,934 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,873 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,049 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,487 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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RE52 BFM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RE52 BFM, 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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RE52 BFM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RE52 BFM safe to buy?

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