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GJ02 VPX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

254,410 mi
Last recorded254,410 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VPX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 254,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 245,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 245,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall where damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside misted slight.beam image can just be seen (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres on car slightly underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 236,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 233,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 230,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 230,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 230,116 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))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 195/55/16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 224,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 215,923 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 200,446 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 200,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 184,210 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 184,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 167,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 147,574 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2015 135,175 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating (slightly affecting beam image)

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,457 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,974 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 103,500 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,001 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,034 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,516 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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GJ02 VPX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ02 VPX, 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 GJ02 VPX registered?

GJ02 VPX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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