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RX52 HTJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

72,842 mi
Last recorded72,842 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 HTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,432 miles

Centre STOP LIGHT INOP

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2016 49,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre STOP LIGHT INOP

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,854 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 41,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 8,977 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 HTJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

RX52 HTJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RX52 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 HTJ shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 HTJ have outstanding finance?

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