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GP51 HCG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 45,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,699 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 30,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres age cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2015 30,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres age cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,416 miles

all tyres age cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,582 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,412 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,020 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 HCG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GP51 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

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

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