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GV02 FPJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,533 mi
Last recorded183,533 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 183,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 164,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 160,019 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 156,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 156,501 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2018 149,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 149,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 142,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 142,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 136,052 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 116,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,242 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel on parking brake

Fail 18 Jul 2006 36,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

long travel on parking brake

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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GV02 FPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 GV02 FPJ, 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 GV02 FPJ registered?

GV02 FPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is GV02 FPJ safe to buy?

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