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GV52 EFZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,563 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,549 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boht side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boht side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 84,549 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boht side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boht side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,314 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 82,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,207 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,897 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 45,757 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 45,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 30,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,000 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,529 miles

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,564 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,327 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,780 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 EFZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

GV52 EFZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is GV52 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 EFZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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