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SJ52 ZZC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,063 mi
Last recorded110,063 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 ZZC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,834 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion on all coil springs

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,478 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,478 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel just acceptable

slight shudder in nearside front brake

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel just acceptable

slight shudder in nearside front brake

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,089 miles

advise small cut offside front tyre at outer sidewall no fabric exposed at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise small cut offside front tyre at outer sidewall no fabric exposed at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 41,491 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,949 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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SJ52 ZZC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZC, 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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SJ52 ZZC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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