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GN52 PCF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,093 mi
Last recorded126,093 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 PCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,093 miles

roll cage, bucket seats and harnesses fitted

sump gaurd fitted not allowing full inspection of engine

vehicle has had many modifications for motorsport

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,288 miles

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

bucket seats and harnesses fitted

car has various modifications for use in motorsport

no rear seats or belts fitted

roll cage fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,170 miles

vehicle has been heavily modified. bucket seats, harnesses and roll cage fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,815 miles

vehicle has been heavily modified for motorsport use. vehicle fitted with fixed bucket seats and harnesses, roll cage.

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,657 miles

motorsport modifications, no rear belts needed

Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing pipework altered (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification missing locking device (5.3.3 (c) (i))

motorsport modifications.rear belts not required

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,145 miles

EML on

Pass 6 Sep 2019 119,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,657 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust tailpipe missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,630 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Long park brake travel

Near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Off side front side lamp dim

Off side head lamp beam image slightly dim

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,518 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Long park brake travel

Off side wind screen wiper starting to split

Rear brake pads very low, advise brake inspection

Side repeaters pale

Fail 22 Dec 2016 103,518 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Near side front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Long park brake travel

Off side wind screen wiper starting to split

Rear brake pads very low, advise brake inspection

Side repeaters pale

Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,253 miles

Both headlamp lenes tarnished and beam image blurry.

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Corrosion starting offside sill.

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,236 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear inner sill.

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Plastic sill trims fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,526 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear inner sill.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,526 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear inner sill.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,400 miles

HANDBRAKE WORKS BUT NEEDS SOME ADJUSTMENT

SMALL CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,923 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 56,501 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 44,774 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 44,538 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 23,353 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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GN52 PCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN52 PCF, 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 GN52 PCF registered?

GN52 PCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 PCF safe to buy?

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