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GU52 ETJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,092 mi
Last recorded168,092 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ETJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 168,092 miles

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

oil leak from under body

Pass 13 Nov 2015 151,838 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2015 151,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

excessive oil leak!

handbrake has high travel

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,607 miles

both front wipers split

engine mangement light on

handbrake has high travel

oil leak from sump

Fail 24 Oct 2014 131,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from sump

both front wipers split

engine mangement light on

handbrake has high travel

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,302 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,302 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,468 miles

engine management light on

long travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,320 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside front foglight glass damaged

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,336 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,136 miles

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

NS wing mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,136 miles

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

NS wing mirror glass missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 52,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,644 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 ETJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

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

Is GU52 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 ETJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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