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GU52 CWW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,979 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 104,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper split

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

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

Rear wiper split

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,191 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front tyre valves perished

hand brake has little reserve travel

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 17 Jan 2019 102,188 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear AND offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front tyre valves perished

both sides headlamp lens in poor condition

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear wiper split

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,555 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread wear uneven

Fail 25 Jan 2018 99,554 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,808 miles

Oil leak ()

all brakes stiff to turn

both sides headlamp lens in poor condition

nearside front side light dim

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 20 Jan 2017 95,793 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Oil leak ()

all brakes stiff to turn

both sides headlamp lens in poor condition

nearside front side light dim

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,930 miles

engine oil leak

radiator leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

engine oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,124 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 87,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake stiff to turn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,686 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,753 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,474 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 58,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,261 miles

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

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

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 CWW 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 62.5%.

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 CWW, 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 CWW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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