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GN02 VCZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,828 mi
Last recorded124,828 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Offside Front Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Oil leak timing chain tensioner leaking ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 5 Apr 2017 124,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Nearside Rear Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Offside Front Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Offside Rear Outer edges of tyres worn and cracked

Oil leak timing chain tensioner leaking ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,940 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,585 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Apr 2015 111,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,031 miles

eml light on

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,031 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)

eml light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,812 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,927 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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GN02 VCZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN02 VCZ, 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 GN02 VCZ registered?

GN02 VCZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is GN02 VCZ safe to buy?

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