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GF02 MDU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,753 mi
Last recorded135,753 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 MDU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 135,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle hinge bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle hinge bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 127,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 127,333 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 117,248 miles

Central high level brake light not working

Offside Front slight tightness felt when rotating wheel

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished on inner side wall

Rear axle bush's poor condition

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

Fail 23 May 2017 117,248 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to bind

Offside Front slight tightness felt when rotating wheel

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished on inner side wall

Rear axle bush's poor condition

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

Pass 11 May 2016 105,572 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 100,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 96,902 miles

hand brake travel high

near side head lamp in poor condition poor pattern

Fail 17 May 2014 96,902 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel high

near side head lamp in poor condition poor pattern

Fail 27 Apr 2013 89,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 80,702 miles

os reg light flickers on & off slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2011 71,183 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake discs worn front brake pads low inner pads

Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,218 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 MDU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF02 MDU, 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 GF02 MDU registered?

GF02 MDU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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