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GU52 EFV

2002 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EFV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,953 miles

pass mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,766 miles

both headlamp lenses cloudy. beam images are deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,338 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear slightly sticky brake

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning individual led segments intermitently not working. flashing / flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear slightly sticky brake

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake hose splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,906 miles

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

exhaust system has a vibration when engine speed is raised

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

exhaust system has a vibration when engine speed is raised

parking brake has little reserve travel left

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,101 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 63,101 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,133 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,962 miles

nearside rear brake pad is getting low

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,592 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,415 miles

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

offside inner CV boot has lost some grease-needs correct type of clip

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,542 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,380 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,901 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 EFV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EFV, 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 GU52 EFV registered?

GU52 EFV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is GU52 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 EFV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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