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EF02 GBZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,484 mi
Last recorded155,484 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 GBZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 155,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 150,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 147,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 144,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 141,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 137,476 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 137,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,686 miles

Front Brake discs worn due to pad wear

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,485 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 126,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,999 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,024 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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EF02 GBZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF02 GBZ, 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 EF02 GBZ registered?

EF02 GBZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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