MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorated
slight bind at n/sf wheel
both wishbone bushes seperating
slight bind osf brake 23% imbalance
slight play steering rack
small chip in windscreen within specified limit
some dents scratches / reg plates
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both wishbone bushes slightly seperating
chip in centre windscreen
front reg plate cracked & rear slightly deteriorated
osr wheel inner rim slightly damaged
various dents & scratches
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front tyres close to limit 1956015V
front brake discs inner worn slight corroded /pads worn / rear discs pads worn & slightly corroded
front reg cracked /small dents scratches
slight play ns steering rack
wishbone bushes slightly seperating
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
195 60 15 H rear tyres V
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf tyre on legal limit
slight play in ns rack ball end
small chip in centre windscreen
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN52 BYD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SN52 BYD, 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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SN52 BYD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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