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GF52 DVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,946 mi
Last recorded144,946 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 DVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 144,946 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 144,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 137,824 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 137,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 129,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 127,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,870 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 95,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,637 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,294 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,356 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 DVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVW, 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 GF52 DVW registered?

GF52 DVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is GF52 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 DVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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