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GU52 FMF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,516 mi
Last recorded85,516 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FMF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,516 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 85,516 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,203 miles

surface corrosion across underside rear supension etc

Fail 28 Sep 2021 55,202 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion across underside rear supension etc

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,720 miles

both headlights in poor condition

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,070 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,930 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,605 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,734 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,926 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,317 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

rear numberplate slightly poor

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,317 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

rear numberplate slightly poor

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,501 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyre are perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,389 miles

Advise all brake disks corroding

Advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyre has minor perishing

Advise rear number plate bubbling up

n/s/r seat belt was shut in the door

Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,389 miles

Advise all brake disks corroding

Advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyre has minor perishing

Advise rear number plate bubbling up

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt was shut in the door

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 21,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,700 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 FMF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

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

Is GU52 FMF safe to buy?

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