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GN02 ZBG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

118,750 mi
Last recorded118,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 ZBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 118,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 114,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 99,422 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 97,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 92,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 85,514 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 85,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 80,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 75,260 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 75,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 65,845 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 61,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,301 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 52,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,545 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 ZBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 GN02 ZBG, 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 GN02 ZBG registered?

GN02 ZBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is GN02 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 ZBG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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