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GU52 ERK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,656 mi
Last recorded105,656 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,231 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,723 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,623 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 95,623 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,844 miles

Difficult to maintain steady fast idle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp mounting broken & slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort very low!

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight Engine oil leak/s noted

Slight play in outer CV joints

Under body corrosion present several areas

Fail 15 Mar 2022 91,844 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid level on minimum & appears dirty

Difficult to maintain steady fast idle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp mounting broken & slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort very low!

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight Engine oil leak/s noted

Slight play in outer CV joints

Under body corrosion present several areas

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,118 miles

Brake fluid level getting low

Engine under trays broken & insecure, hanging low

Front Brake pads @ 60% worn

Nearside Headlamp (broken) slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil deposits noted around engine area

Underbody corrosion evident several areas (coil springs, etc)

Fail 4 Mar 2021 88,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level getting low

Engine under trays broken & insecure, hanging low

Front Brake pads @ 60% worn

Nearside Headlamp (broken) slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil deposits noted around engine area

Underbody corrosion evident several areas (coil springs, etc)

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,942 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative Incorrect operation (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIl deposits noted around engine & steering pump area

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Intermittent failure (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Slight brake imbalance noted on front (steered) wheels

Various aeras corrosion evident

Various areas corrosion evident

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various areas corrosion evident

Brake fluid level slightly low

Central Rear Lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative Incorrect operation (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIl deposits noted around engine & steering pump area

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Intermittent failure (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Slight brake imbalance noted on front (steered) wheels

Various aeras corrosion evident

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,295 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 62,295 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,213 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,224 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,224 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,812 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 ERK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

GU52 ERK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GU52 ERK safe to buy?

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