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AJ52 GVR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GVR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,762 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body pipes at end are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,857 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 86,823 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,465 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Both rear tyres cracked between tread.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,398 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Offside front brake pads wearing low.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,779 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,156 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,021 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,684 miles

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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AJ52 GVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ52 GVR, 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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What year was AJ52 GVR registered?

AJ52 GVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AJ52 GVR safe to buy?

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