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RJ52 XZW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 XZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,018 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 73,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 65,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,283 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 55,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,019 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,924 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,847 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,148 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 XZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ52 XZW, 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 RJ52 XZW registered?

RJ52 XZW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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