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RE52 OBS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,570 mi
Last recorded173,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 OBS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 173,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 173,570 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 167,905 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side , worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 167,905 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side , worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 158,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 152,588 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 152,588 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,940 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,045 miles

Front number plate poor .

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,633 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 OBS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

RE52 OBS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RE52 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 OBS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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