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GV52 JZU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 JZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,106 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car has front and rear bumper damage

n/s/f tyre has sidewall crack/perished

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car has front and rear bumper damage

n/s/f tyre has sidewall crack/perished

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 13 Feb 2014 102,705 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front tyre cracking badly

Fail 8 Feb 2014 102,593 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cracking badly

rear brakes worn to metal

Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,666 miles

Battery is loose

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm and cracking on the face

Rear brake discs are corroded on the face

Small oil leak from back of the engine

Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery is loose

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm

Rear brake discs are corroded on the face

Small oil leak from back of the engine

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

rear disc worn

wiper poor

Fail 23 Jan 2012 95,287 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

n/s/r wheel steel wheel fitted nuts look like the wrong ones

rear disc worn

wiper poor

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,464 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 43,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,815 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 JZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

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

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