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GV02 OZU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,302 miles

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

Under body have some general corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2025 144,302 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Under body have some general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2024 139,155 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread F/R (0.1 (b))

underbody rust

Fail 24 Oct 2024 139,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread F/R (0.1 (b))

underbody rust

Pass 19 Oct 2023 133,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,798 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 103,305 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 100,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 95,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 90,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 78,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 73,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,199 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre is out of shape ?

Pass 9 May 2006 33,083 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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GV02 OZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV02 OZU registered?

GV02 OZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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