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GF51 ZTJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,011 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on dash showing fault

Fail 15 Feb 2017 131,965 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml on dash showing fault

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,070 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,727 miles

front plate loose

n/s/r inner wheel rim damage

n/s/r wheel trim missing

repeaters faded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front plate loose

n/s/r inner wheel rim damage

n/s/r wheel trim missing

repeaters faded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine idle speed high

front brake imbalance

wash/wipe poor

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,252 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine idle speed high

front brake imbalance

wash/wipe poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,566 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 118,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 107,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GF51 ZTJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF51 ZTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 ZTJ registered?

GF51 ZTJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GF51 ZTJ safe to buy?

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