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GV52 JYL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 JYL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,089 miles

EML light on

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

Headlight pattern requirements only just met for both

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various suspension components have corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various suspension components have corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at rear of engine from top half (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EML warning flashing and engine misfire at idle. Lambda reading far too high. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Handbrake requires adjustment.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at rear of engine from top half (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,908 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to tread crack

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,070 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING 3 M/M TREAD

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,550 miles

E.M. LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,914 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/s/f wiper blade smeary

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,553 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,712 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,706 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,424 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)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,424 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,759 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,575 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 JYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JYL, 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 JYL registered?

GV52 JYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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