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SN52 BYD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,143 mi
Last recorded155,143 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 BYD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,143 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 155,143 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 154,537 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2019 153,924 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 153,003 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,001 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,216 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 148,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 126,093 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 121,240 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 121,240 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,243 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 95,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,797 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 83,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,580 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 71,580 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,883 miles

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?

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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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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