MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sub frame support bracket and chassis by sub frame mounting distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak rear of engine damp with oil ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated (no beam image visible) (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor pan fractured/damaged by drain plug & inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust covers split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to lump in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated (no beam image visible) (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sub frame support bracket and chassis severely distorted by sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust covers split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords also exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak rear of engine damp with oil ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brakes binding slightly
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU52 EFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 September 2002.
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