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RE52 JVU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

175,861 mi
Last recorded175,861 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 JVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 175,861 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 175,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 169,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 157,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,228 miles

Rear surface rust on some componanat

Pass 24 Jun 2017 119,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 110,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 110,560 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 93,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,412 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,364 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Aug 2008 28,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,429 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to † the cords

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 JVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 RE52 JVU, 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 RE52 JVU registered?

RE52 JVU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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