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GF52 DVA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 DVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 128,785 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 125,443 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,414 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,537 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 114,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 108,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 108,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 103,638 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 103,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,830 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 89,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,807 miles

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

Front Wipers not clear straight away

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Number plate light comes on goes off

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wipers not clear straight away

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,012 miles

Coolant expension tank bottol cap missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,814 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 55,775 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,066 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,496 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,284 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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GF52 DVA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GF52 DVA, 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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GF52 DVA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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