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GJ52 MSO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 MSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,360 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

o/s/f has steel wheel fitted whereas the rest are alloys

Fail 20 Jan 2023 101,249 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

o/s/f has steel wheel fitted whereas the rest are alloys

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,961 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2022 96,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

advise oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,103 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 78,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,954 miles

slight cut in outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,142 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 11,520 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 11,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GJ52 MSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ52 MSO, 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 GJ52 MSO registered?

GJ52 MSO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is GJ52 MSO safe to buy?

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