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GV51 YTJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,066 mi
Last recorded155,066 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 135,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 116,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,494 miles

headlamps aims poor man light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,730 miles

Heaverly avise the front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 18 Oct 2011 102,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Heaverly avise the front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,329 miles

Both front and rear wiper blades split

Engine management light on

Front and rear discs lipped on edges

Nearside rear tyre perished and on limit on inner edge

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front and rear wiper blades split

Engine management light on

Front and rear discs lipped on edges

Nearside rear tyre perished and on limit on inner edge

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,420 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,977 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,096 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 47,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

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 YTJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YTJ, 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 GV51 YTJ registered?

GV51 YTJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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