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SL52 ELW

2002 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 77,784 miles on the clock, averaging 3,409 miles per year, well below 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 SL52 ELW

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,409

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,784 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year3,409
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL52 ELW 13k29k45k62k78k '05'24'15

Check SL52 ELW

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,784 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage74,582 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage70,701 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage67,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage64,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage62,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage59,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage56,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage54,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage50,782 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,783 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage47,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage45,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage42,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,639 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
PASS
Mileage39,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage36,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage33,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage29,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage24,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage18,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage13,042 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

RegistrationSL52 ELW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 ELW

What car is SL52 ELW?

SL52 ELW is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 ELW?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 ELW was 77,784 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 ELW passed its MOT?

SL52 ELW has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2024.

Is SL52 ELW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 ELW 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 SL52 ELW?

SL52 ELW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.