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GP51 MJE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 MJE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 107,308 miles

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

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

engine rattle

Fail 5 Jan 2017 107,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine rattle

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,414 miles

Clutch has high biting point

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 88v kenda (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 88v kenda (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres has slight cracking to outer side walls

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,336 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,789 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,806 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 69,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,312 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,312 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspecion of adult bealt

Fail 11 Jan 2008 32,034 miles

Child's seat fitted nearside rear therefore adult seatbelt not fully tested.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,034 miles

Child's seat fitted nearside rear therefore adult seatbelt not fully tested.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 26,253 miles

1. hand brake travel excessive

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,253 miles

1. hand brake travel excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,477 miles

handbrake action getting high †offside headlamp aim high (adjusted) †nearside front tyre at 3mm †front brake pads getting low (offside)

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 MJE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJE, 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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GP51 MJE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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