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GV02 OBJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 131,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,031 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,302 miles

Both headlamps starting to tarnish

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)

Rear number plate delaminating

Very small stone chips to windscreen in zone a

Fail 30 Jul 2011 82,302 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamps starting to tarnish

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)

Rear number plate delaminating

Very small stone chips to windscreen in zone a

Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,245 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Jul 2010 72,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,654 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,654 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,367 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OBJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

GV02 OBJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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