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SJ52 WHW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,668 mi
Last recorded61,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 WHW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 61,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower inner sills coated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower inner sills coated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,761 miles

Corrosion under sill covers, difficult to assess

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 54,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,852 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,304 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 48,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,082 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,546 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,638 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,838 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,838 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SJ52 WHW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ52 WHW, 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 SJ52 WHW registered?

SJ52 WHW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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