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GJ52 VLM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,936 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 115,900 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,157 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear ns and o/s tyres started to separate on outer side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,912 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both headlamps misted

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both headlamps misted

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 81,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise front brake discs poor condition on in n er faces

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,906 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 11 Jun 2009 64,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,112 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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GJ52 VLM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLM, 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 GJ52 VLM registered?

GJ52 VLM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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