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GU52 EPO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,055 mi
Last recorded165,055 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EPO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 165,055 miles

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

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Dec 2018 156,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear heat shealed

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 147,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 147,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S N/S (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S N/S (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 137,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear no/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 166,032 miles

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

inner rack joints have slight play.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,443 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,443 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,459 miles

N/S/F outer wing panel,little damaged?

Fail 12 Jun 2013 99,459 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F outer wing panel,little damaged?

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,206 miles

Both front brake discs,are worn

Exhaust system,light rust corrosion

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

Hand brake lever has travel?

N/S/F outer wing panel,is lightly damaged?

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,842 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,359 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air conditioning not working

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,359 miles

air conditioning not working

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,090 miles

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Hand brake lever has travel?

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 58,229 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,765 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,818 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 40,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 EPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

GU52 EPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is GU52 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 EPO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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