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RX52 EJU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 EJU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,211 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,088 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 112,088 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 109,838 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,418 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm and perish

rear pads low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm and perish

rear pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,474 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 97,474 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,455 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,455 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 65,236 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,617 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 EJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX52 EJU, 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 EJU registered?

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

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