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RF52 LJA

2002 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1398cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 157,261 miles on the clock, averaging 8,437 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,437

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,449
Average per year8,437
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF52 LJA 61k85k109k133k157k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,449 miles
PASS
Mileage146,812 miles
Since last MOT+14,082 miles
PASS
Mileage132,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,730 miles
Since last MOT+11,421 miles
PASS
Mileage121,309 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage110,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage99,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage92,145 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,144 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,755 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage72,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,619 miles
PASS
Mileage65,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage61,187 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.

4ZZ-FE

Piston rings (sticking/seizure)

Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 LJA

What car is RF52 LJA?

RF52 LJA is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 LJA was 157,261 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 LJA passed its MOT?

RF52 LJA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2017.

Is RF52 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 LJA 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 RF52 LJA?

RF52 LJA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.