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SH52 XAM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 XAM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,885 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 94,885 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 92,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 86,828 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,387 miles

Vehicle has general corrosion all round

handbrake has high travel

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,750 miles

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO NO RESERVE

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 80,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,521 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,521 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 75,339 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2016 75,337 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 73,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 73,996 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 72,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,563 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 71,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 70,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,544 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 69,544 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,400 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,132 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 XAM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XAM, 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 SH52 XAM registered?

SH52 XAM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is SH52 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 XAM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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