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RF52 LBG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,253 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,841 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,769 miles

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

all brake discs slightly rusty (vehicle looks like it has not been used )

Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,393 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 96,393 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,535 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,934 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,996 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 20,920 miles

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

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

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 LBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF52 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

RF52 LBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is RF52 LBG safe to buy?

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