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GU52 EXW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EXW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 123,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underside & sills

covers fitted

rear lamps damp

wear in suspension bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2026 123,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underside & sills

covers fitted

rear lamps damp

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on underside & sills

covers fitted

headlamps faded

rear lamps damp

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on sills and underside

covers fitted

rear lamps damp

suspension bushes worn

Fail 12 Feb 2024 120,367 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on sills and underside

covers fitted

rear lamps damp

suspension bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2023 118,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear lamps damp

covers & corrosion on sills

covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear lamps damp

covers & corrosion on sills

covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,686 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

corrosion on inner sills & underside

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 112,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

corrosion on inner sills & underside

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 106,094 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front number plate damaged

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

noise in transmission on road test

Fail 9 Feb 2021 106,094 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on brake pipes

front number plate damaged

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

noise in transmission on road test

Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,603 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front number plate damaged

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

panel damage on nearside

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,979 miles

corrosion on sills

front number plate damaged

headlamps faded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,302 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,945 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on front number plate

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,310 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on bodywork

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,012 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on bodywork

damage on front number plate

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,512 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on bodywork

damage on front number plate

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,063 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on bodywork

damage on front number plate

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,547 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,278 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,930 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 22,107 miles

N/S/F alloy bent-will require new

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 EXW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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