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GV51 YDG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,959 mi
Last recorded132,959 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YDG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 132,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear bumper damaged offside

Fail 12 Feb 2021 132,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

rear bumper damaged offside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,786 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 128,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre at 2.5mm

Rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2019 123,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre at 2.5mm

Rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,652 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre close to legal limits outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2018 116,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre close to legal limits outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,669 miles

Nearside headlamp beam image poor advise replace light

offside washerjet part blocked

Fail 26 Jan 2016 103,669 miles

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

offside washerjet part blocked

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front service brake imbalance

nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of raised tread

offside headslamp lense deteriating affecting beam image

steering noisy

Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,225 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of raised tread

offside headslamp lense deteriating affecting beam image

steering noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,865 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 29,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,454 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,502 miles

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)

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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GV51 YDG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV51 YDG, 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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GV51 YDG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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