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GF02 MGE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,276 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch & inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,276 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch & inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,793 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,031 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,031 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,053 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,222 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,222 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 85,797 miles

Near side front tyre tread getting low

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

Off side front tyre tread getting low

Off side rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 21 May 2014 82,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,817 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,082 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,919 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 MGE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

GF02 MGE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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