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GF52 WJO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

209,437 mi
Last recorded209,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 WJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 209,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 209,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 200,819 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 200,794 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 191,508 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 183,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 183,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 180,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear slightly out of shape

handbrake has very little reserve travel left

Pass 20 Nov 2020 176,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 174,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 170,102 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 170,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 161,837 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 158,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,204 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 150,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 150,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 131,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,180 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,371 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,793 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,793 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,054 miles

nsr tyre is unevely worn

some play in osf strut top bush

Brake flexi hoses are perished & ferrules are corroded

Steel brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2009 84,325 miles

front discs worn

front tyres close to limit

Fail 13 Dec 2008 63,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre low and wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear pads low

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2008 63,687 miles

offside rear tyre low and wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear pads low

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,320 miles

Nsr & nsf tyres are getting low on tread

Osf inner & Outer brake pads are low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 15,841 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 WJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

GF52 WJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is GF52 WJO safe to buy?

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