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GU02 OCD

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OCD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 86,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 84,672 miles

engine noise

ribbed belt splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2022 84,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb correctly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine noise

ribbed belt splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,488 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,155 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine has nosie when cold

Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine has nosie when cold

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,274 miles

headlamps cloudy

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat tilt and slide mechanism not functioning but still able to access rear seats

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre purishing and getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,908 miles

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,458 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,023 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,023 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,902 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 30,902 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,288 miles

front discs lipped pads ok.

hand brake travel long.

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 OCD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCD, 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 GU02 OCD registered?

GU02 OCD is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is GU02 OCD safe to buy?

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