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RX52 EKR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,524 mi
Last recorded54,524 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 EKR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 54,524 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,947 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,922 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,892 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,057 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,409 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 28,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,183 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 11,226 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 EKR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

RX52 EKR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is RX52 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 EKR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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