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GU52 FXM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,382 mi
Last recorded158,382 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FXM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 158,382 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 146,363 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded

o/s/f shocker top play

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 143,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 137,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 119,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 111,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,133 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,498 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 55,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,582 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,472 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 34,472 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 2 TO 3MM .SCRUBBING OFF ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,092 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,543 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 FXM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

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

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