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GV52 EFE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,730 mi
Last recorded122,730 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 122,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 121,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 119,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 119,798 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 118,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,530 miles

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

Handbrake travel long

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Handbrake travel long

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,597 miles

both headlamps damaged but secure

front body/bumper damage

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,477 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps damaged but secure

front body/bumper damage

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,891 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Engine management light on

n/s indicator repeater discoloured

Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,891 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Engine management light on

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

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

n/s indicator repeater discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,360 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 88,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,050 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 80,050 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,676 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)

high level stop

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,006 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,997 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,788 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,720 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 EFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EFE, 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 GV52 EFE registered?

GV52 EFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GV52 EFE safe to buy?

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