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GF02 HFP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,704 mi
Last recorded115,704 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HFP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 115,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 115,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 113,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,528 miles

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

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

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

rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2024 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,302 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 109,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,742 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 98,741 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

p/s light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,408 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 74,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,199 miles

x2 rear tyres deteriorated 195-60-15

Fail 24 Feb 2018 73,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

x2 rear tyres deteriorated 195-60-15

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,315 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,788 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 HFP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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