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GU52 TSV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 TSV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 105,598 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 102,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,095 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,095 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,396 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,396 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,394 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,403 miles

Both front headlamp lenses, dull, discoloured

Exhaust heatshield, temp repaired

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some rust on underside in several places, may require attention soon.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre perished.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber spring mounting point. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

offside front tyre perished.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 84,638 miles

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,617 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,097 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,186 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 50,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,469 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 TSV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TSV, 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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GU52 TSV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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