MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general surface corrosion
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general surface corrosion
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
general surface corrosion underside
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
general surface corrosion underside
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT SCORING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS GETTING LOW
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT SCORING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS GETTING LOW
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF52 EWV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RF52 EWV, 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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RF52 EWV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 November 2002.
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