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GV52 EFN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,701 mi
Last recorded145,701 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 145,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 143,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 143,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,223 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 139,223 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 137,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,964 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 124,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp beam image slightly diffused

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,079 miles

All four tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,589 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,073 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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 26 Oct 2005 35,141 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel

rear tyres slightly mishaped

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 EFN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

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

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