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FD02 GZU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 GZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,743 miles

n/s/r tyre perished within tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog lamp dameaged

o/s wiper split, but still clearing screen

plastic side sills fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2014 99,743 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog lamp dameaged

n/s/r tyre perished within tread

o/s wiper split, but still clearing screen

plastic side sills fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,002 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tempory repair nearside front bumper

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,002 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,058 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 30,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FD02 GZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD02 GZU, 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 FD02 GZU registered?

FD02 GZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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