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RF52 XBV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 116,491 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 116,491 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 115,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,241 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 109,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,069 miles

minor exhaust leak.

minor exhaust leak.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,412 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 96,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres slightly perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,108 miles

All tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Wipers smear windscreen slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear perished side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2016 91,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished side wall

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,948 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,252 miles

both headlamps opaque

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,312 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,487 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,909 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,111 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall kerb damage but not down to cords

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,913 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,244 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 XBV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

RF52 XBV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is RF52 XBV safe to buy?

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