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GF52 KFX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,524 mi
Last recorded172,524 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 KFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 172,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 168,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 161,887 miles

Front brakes getting low

Handbrake travel high

Offside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 10 Feb 2016 161,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Passenger rear seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Drivers seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front brakes getting low

Handbrake travel high

Offside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2015 155,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 147,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 139,969 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 139,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 132,261 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 132,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,990 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 74,134 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,400 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 KFX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

GF52 KFX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GF52 KFX safe to buy?

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