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RX52 FJU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,110 mi
Last recorded158,110 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 158,110 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 147,089 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 132,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,010 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front brake slight bind

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

Fail 1 Sep 2022 112,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front brake slight bind

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge and perished

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears worn

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

imbalance front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,315 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,143 miles

both front wind screen wipers smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,690 miles

both front headlight deteriorated pattern weak

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,004 miles

front headlight units deteriorated pattern weak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front headlight units deteriorated pattern weak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,673 miles

Nearside Front foot brake lazy

Fail 26 Aug 2015 97,673 miles

Nearside Front foot brake lazy

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,931 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,545 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,404 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

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 FJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX52 FJU registered?

RX52 FJU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is RX52 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 FJU 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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