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GU52 CWO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,376 mi
Last recorded157,376 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 CWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 157,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 157,376 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 151,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

corrosion underside

cover sills fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2019 151,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

corrosion underside

cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,451 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 143,451 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 133,451 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low

oil around engine

trims fitted to outersills

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,969 miles

o/s/f fog light lens damaged.

poor beam pattern in n/s headlight.

suspension components corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 118,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f fog light lens damaged.

poor beam pattern in n/s headlight.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,495 miles

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

Front brake hoses rubbing on drop links on full lock.

Headlamp patterns poor.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear discs corroded & pads low.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 106,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front fog lamp broken

offside front tyre worn very low

rear tyres worn to limit

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 5 Jan 2013 101,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,186 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 72,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 48,135 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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GU52 CWO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GU52 CWO, 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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GU52 CWO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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