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GF52 RJY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 RJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,027 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 78,026 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,119 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,296 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,777 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 68,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,419 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 67,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 62,343 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 58,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2016 49,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,149 miles

inlet manifold noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,322 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 21,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 18,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 18,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,247 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,620 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 RJY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RJY, 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 GF52 RJY registered?

GF52 RJY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is GF52 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 RJY shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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