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GF02 HFE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,722 mi
Last recorded154,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 154,722 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 154,719 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,163 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,109 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,156 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,111 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 56,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,182 miles

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,403 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 33,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,399 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 31,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,356 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,901 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 29,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,263 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,786 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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GF02 HFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GF02 HFE, 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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GF02 HFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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