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RF52 NXS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,928 mi
Last recorded50,928 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 50,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 50,925 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 44,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 37,983 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracks on the edges of the rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 37,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracks on the edges of the rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 33,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discolored (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to tarnish & beam image slightly vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to tarnish & beam image slightly vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,609 miles

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

long parking brake travel,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.rear wiper blade split.brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,374 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long parking brake lever travel,front washer jets partly blocked/poorly adjusted.plastic headlamp lens starting to tarnish.rear brake pads getting low,partial plastic oversills fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 23,374 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

long parking brake lever travel,front washer jets partly blocked/poorly adjusted.plastic headlamp lens starting to tarnish.rear brake pads getting low,partial plastic oversills fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washer jets partly blocked/poorly adjusted.rear brake pads getting low

partial plastic oversills fitted.rear wiper blade perished/split & not fully clearing

slightly long h/brake travel.inner rear wheel arches covered.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake discs faces slightly poor.evidence of vehicle being stood without use

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,rear wiper blade split

nsf washer jet partly blocked/poorly adjusted,,long h/brake travel,plastic oversills fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,571 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,607 miles

front brake pads approximately 60% worn

offside rear tyre 'feathered'slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,182 miles

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 NXS 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 83.3%.

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 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

RF52 NXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is RF52 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 NXS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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