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GJ52 YWL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 YWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 95,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Sills, underbody, subframe and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 88,749 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,532 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 75,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,035 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,304 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,609 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pads worn more than 50%

Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise change (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged and balding on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise change (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge close to balding advise change tyres and wheel alignment

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,910 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,849 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged,advise steam cleaning for oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,494 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,497 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2007 19,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,073 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 YWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

GJ52 YWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GJ52 YWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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