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RX52 ELH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,851 mi
Last recorded131,851 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,851 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT CROSSMENBER CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

OFFSIDE FLASHER TELLTALE FAULTY

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

REAR OF FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2018 127,680 miles

Front BOTH FRONT FLASHERS DISCOLOURED

Front CROSSMENBER CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Offside FLASHER TELLTALE FAULTY

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

Rear BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,332 miles

FRONT CROSSMENBER CORRODED

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside FLASHER TELLTALE FAULTY

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,035 miles

Offside o/s indicator tell tale intermittent audiable

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,568 miles

indicator warning lamp inop but has audiable warning

Fail 9 Nov 2015 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

indicator warning lamp inop but has audiable warning

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,412 miles

inner side of front discs getting low n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

inner side of front discs getting low n/s rear tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,867 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Engine has slight oil leak from head

Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both fog lamps damaged NS fog lamp inop

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Engine has slight oil leak from head

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,335 miles

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

engine starting to leak oil around head

Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine starting to leak oil around head

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,605 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 66,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 61,679 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 61,679 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,796 miles

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 58,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 43,969 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 ELH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ELH, 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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RX52 ELH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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