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RE52 DZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,504 mi
Last recorded114,504 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 DZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,504 miles

Rear inner rear sills corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,225 miles

rear heat sheid poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,103 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,630 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,183 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,498 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,080 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,682 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 DZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE52 DZW, 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

How do I check the history of RE52 DZW?

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What year was RE52 DZW registered?

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

Is RE52 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 DZW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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