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SH52 OCW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 OCW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 137,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Park brake effort poor

Offside Rear Jacking damage to sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 129,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 101,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag warning lamp flashes possible indicating a fault

headlamp lenses poor starting to affect beam images

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,536 miles

Deep cut to O/S/R tyre outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,962 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,139 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,403 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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SH52 OCW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

SH52 OCW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is SH52 OCW safe to buy?

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