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GU52 TNZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 TNZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of brake pipes out to offside front and nearside rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out if shape. 195/60/15.

Parking brake lever reserve travel.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of brake pipes out to offside front and nearside rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out if shape. 195/60/15.

Parking brake lever reserve travel.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,555 miles

Park brake has little reserve travel

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Park brake has little reserve travel

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,610 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 79,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,170 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 72,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking at tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,570 miles

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,374 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,871 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,533 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 TNZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

GU52 TNZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is GU52 TNZ safe to buy?

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