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SH52 OCU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,021 mi
Last recorded105,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 OCU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,909 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,686 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,867 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 87,867 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 78,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,471 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 72,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 66,828 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked and nail in tread.

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

Fail 20 May 2010 66,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre cracked and nail in tread.

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

Pass 21 May 2009 59,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,239 miles

off side rear sidelamp slightly damaged

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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SH52 OCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH52 OCU, 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 SH52 OCU registered?

SH52 OCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is SH52 OCU safe to buy?

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