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RX52 HSU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 HSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 117,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 107,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 95,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 83,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,850 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 62,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 56,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,927 miles

rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,826 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has a slight bulge.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 48,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front anti-roll bar link rods balljoints boots perishing

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has a slight bulge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 43,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,245 miles

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges -195 60 15 88v

front brake discs heavilly lipped

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,245 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges -195 60 15 88v

front brake discs heavilly lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 10,958 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 HSU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

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

Is RX52 HSU safe to buy?

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