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GV52 EFM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,522 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,522 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 93,650 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 93,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 83,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 83,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,941 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 76,941 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion under car

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front head lamps misted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

noisy gear box

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,974 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,448 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 62,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,823 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,710 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 35,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,419 miles

Wipers smeer slightly.

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 EFM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

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

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