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FP52 GFJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,388 mi
Last recorded85,388 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,388 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,517 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre low/bold on both edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 81,517 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre low/bold on both edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,820 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low/worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low/worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,319 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 56,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,565 miles

front fog light teltail inop

osr of sill damaged

passed headlight aim test but not on 0

various brake pipe ferrules corroded

various parts under car corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 50,564 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake imbalance 22%

front fog light teltail inop

osr of sill damaged

passed headlight aim test but not on 0

various brake pipe ferrules corroded

various parts under car corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,770 miles

various signs of corrosion under car

Fail 16 Dec 2011 48,770 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

various signs of corrosion under car

Pass 28 Dec 2010 47,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,538 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 44,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,820 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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FP52 GFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP52 GFJ, 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 FP52 GFJ registered?

FP52 GFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FP52 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 GFJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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