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RJ52 DSO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

201,392 mi
Last recorded201,392 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 DSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 201,392 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 193,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 193,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 186,256 miles

Both headlamps faded.

EML on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 179,489 miles

Both rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Rear Axle mounting bushes worn.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 179,442 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 173,930 miles

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/s/r Tyre worn to 3mm.

Both front and both wing repeaters faded.

Both headlamps in poor condition.

Both rear axle bushes perished.

EML on.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 173,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front and both wing repeaters faded.

Both headlamps in poor condition.

Both rear axle bushes perished.

EML on.

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/s/r Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 157,253 miles

Eml on.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 157,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Eml on.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 139,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 139,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre damage to side wall

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2018 127,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre damage to side wall

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,379 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 114,298 miles

brake fluid level low

long hand brake travel

Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,412 miles

weak headlamp patterns

chip in screen

cover underside sills fitted

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,659 miles

Front brake pads wearing a bit low.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing a bit low.

Pass 25 May 2012 101,270 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 94,964 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 94,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 80,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 68,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 52,072 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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RJ52 DSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RJ52 DSO, 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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RJ52 DSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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