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GP02 TFJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

43,570 mi
Last recorded43,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 TFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 43,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 43,439 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 43,439 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 42,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 41,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 38,627 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 38,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 36,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 35,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 33,496 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,884 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to deform on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2013 28,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,996 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,207 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 25,207 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,576 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F tyre poor condition and wearing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2008 17,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,582 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2006 11,629 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2005 8,809 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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GP02 TFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GP02 TFJ, 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 GP02 TFJ registered?

GP02 TFJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is GP02 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP02 TFJ 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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