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GU52 EFL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,948 mi
Last recorded116,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,948 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 116,948 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,955 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,951 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,952 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,942 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 54,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,310 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 43,310 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,072 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,398 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 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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