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GU02 FZS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 FZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 99,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,102 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,099 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,069 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 97,068 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,917 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 95,917 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,660 miles

Rear tyres cracking up

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,472 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 58,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,486 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 72,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,895 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 62,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,738 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,455 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,455 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,199 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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GU02 FZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GU02 FZS, 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 GU02 FZS registered?

GU02 FZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is GU02 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 FZS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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