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EX52 BFA

2002 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 122,125 miles on the clock, averaging 6,286 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 BFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,286

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,125 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 BFA 49k67k85k104k122k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage120,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage119,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage112,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,423 miles
PASS
Mileage98,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage96,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage93,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage91,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage89,184 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage79,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage69,199 miles
Since last MOT+10,119 miles
PASS
Mileage59,080 miles
Since last MOT+10,512 miles
PASS
Mileage48,568 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 BFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 BFA

What car is EX52 BFA?

EX52 BFA is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 BFA?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 BFA was 122,125 miles, recorded on 8 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 BFA passed its MOT?

EX52 BFA has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2018.

Is EX52 BFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 BFA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX52 BFA?

EX52 BFA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.