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RF52 EXV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EXV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,349 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 Front 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,349 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))

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2019 107,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 107,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 102,907 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,657 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside/offside rear tyres worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside/offside rear tyres worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 5 Dec 2011 73,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

cracks to nearside rear tyre walls and tread

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,398 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracks to nearside rear tyre walls and tread

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,366 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,262 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,775 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,716 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,523 miles

windscreen chipped o/s outside swept area

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 EXV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EXV, 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 RF52 EXV registered?

RF52 EXV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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