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RF52 LHE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,953 mi
Last recorded99,953 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LHE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + covered with paste (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,610 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,601 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,139 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

front under trays insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery warning light on

both rear brake discs corroded

front under trays insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,028 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,363 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 30 Sep 2010 75,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,386 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

multy grove belt cracked

wipers smear screen

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,780 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 51,779 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes grind when used.

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 LHE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

RF52 LHE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is RF52 LHE safe to buy?

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