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GP51 HBJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,029 mi
Last recorded131,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 HBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 30 May 2015 131,026 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 24 Jun 2014 127,008 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 127,008 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 128,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 122,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 117,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 23 May 2012 117,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 27 May 2011 103,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 27 May 2011 103,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 19 May 2010 93,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 146,248 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)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2009 146,099 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2008 121,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,048 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear disc pads 60% worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,531 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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GP51 HBJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 GP51 HBJ, 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 GP51 HBJ registered?

GP51 HBJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is GP51 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 HBJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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