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GV52 JZM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 JZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,824 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 63,819 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,790 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,789 miles

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,892 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,753 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 51,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,620 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,620 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,007 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,007 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,161 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,038 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 JZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

GV52 JZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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