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RX52 EJO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 EJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,572 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 59,377 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 54,015 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion around under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,785 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,126 miles

Both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Both track rod ends gaiters deteriorated

General corrosion no under side

Rear number plate poor

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,126 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Both track rod ends gaiters deteriorated

General corrosion no under side

Rear number plate poor

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,244 miles

Front track rod end gaitors perished

General corrosion on underside

both outer head lamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front track rod end gaitors perished

General corrosion on underside

both outer head lamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/f pads wearing thin

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,975 miles

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

corrosion strating on offside rear metal brake pipe joining flexi hose

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,484 miles

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi hose

one of four of high level brake light not workin g

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,534 miles

Corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe, adjacent to flexible hose.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,671 miles

Battery is insecure.

Majority of retaining clips for engine plastic undertray are missing.

Offside rear brake disc pads are wearing thin.

Some corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe.

Very slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,507 miles

corrosion starting on both rear inner bodysills

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,618 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

one segment out of four of high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,591 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

one segment out of four of high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,675 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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RX52 EJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RX52 EJO, 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 RX52 EJO registered?

RX52 EJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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