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GV52 ECX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,091 mi
Last recorded141,091 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ECX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 141,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Park brake brake lever slightly high

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,825 miles

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

Under-body components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,417 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Under-body components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 130,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 117,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 113,858 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 113,858 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,870 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' off side front sun visor will not stay in the stowed away position. (8.3.1e)

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

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,285 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 103,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,563 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 80,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,330 miles

chips in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 17 May 2011 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

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

chips in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 26 May 2010 66,670 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 66,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs,worn thin advise changing.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm,offside rear tyre,worn to 3.0mm.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,221 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 49,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,764 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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GV52 ECX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV52 ECX, 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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GV52 ECX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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