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GD52 TEV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,377 mi
Last recorded149,377 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 TEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 149,377 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 149,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,367 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 143,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,856 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corrosion advised

Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,674 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

headlamps tarnished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,872 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,377 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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GD52 TEV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GD52 TEV, 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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GD52 TEV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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