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GL52 HTE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,280 mi
Last recorded130,280 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HTE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 118,145 miles

offside front inner brake pad appear low

Fail 17 Jan 2019 118,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front inner brake pad appear low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 113,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,072 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres out of shape

Centre stop lamp not working

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,509 miles

engine management light on

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,325 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 92,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,158 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

slight binding n/s/f brake unit

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,239 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 71,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 61,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,504 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,624 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,501 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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GL52 HTE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GL52 HTE, 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 GL52 HTE registered?

GL52 HTE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GL52 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 HTE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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