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RE52 PYJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,545 mi
Last recorded109,545 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 109,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 104,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,580 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,461 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 PYJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ?

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What year was RE52 PYJ registered?

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

Is RE52 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 PYJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE52 PYJ have outstanding finance?

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