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GU52 FXJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,573 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,028 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,928 miles

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

nearside rear seat not fully tested due toi child seat fitted

oil leak

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,928 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

nearside rear seat not fully tested due toi child seat fitted

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,200 miles

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

slight play in rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,619 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,478 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 74,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,427 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 28,353 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 FXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

GU52 FXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is GU52 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 FXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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