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GU52 FYB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FYB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,518 miles

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

Oil leak

offside no plate lamp lense missing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front brake overheated

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside no plate lamp lense missing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,742 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,046 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management fault light is on.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,376 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,376 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,065 miles

n/s/f wheel binding on.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 69,918 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,973 miles

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

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

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 FYB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

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

Is GU52 FYB safe to buy?

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