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RF52 EXC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022
Pass 14 Oct 2021 197,019 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 196,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Unable to check rear seatbelts due to many items placed in the back.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,467 miles

General corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 2 Oct 2019 144,554 miles

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

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,599 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 137,599 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 136,659 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread worn outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2016 130,892 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread worn outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,410 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 102,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,654 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,716 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,574 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,398 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,398 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2005 34,522 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 34,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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RF52 EXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EXC, 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

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What year was RF52 EXC registered?

RF52 EXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is RF52 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 EXC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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