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GU52 EYB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,571 mi
Last recorded154,571 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EYB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,571 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to open bonnet

Fail 7 Oct 2022 154,569 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated burst (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to open bonnet

Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted (correct size)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

phone holder removed from windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted (correct size)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

phone holder removed from windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/60/15 88h ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle bushes deteriated but no excessive play

Fail 19 Jun 2018 121,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/60/15 88h ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle bushes deteriated but no excessive play

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,199 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 86,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,132 miles

both front headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,589 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 34,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,563 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,605 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 EYB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

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

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