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GV52 PJO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,989 mi
Last recorded159,989 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 PJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 159,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 159,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 144,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 142,822 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 142,822 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 128,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 128,662 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 116,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 114,299 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside handbrake effort low.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded both sides.

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

Fail 7 May 2019 114,299 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside handbrake effort low.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded both sides.

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

Pass 29 May 2018 112,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 112,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 102,230 miles

front and rear pads deteriorated

front shock absorber gators deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,700 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

slight perishing to rear axle bushes

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,700 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to limits

exhaust rusty

offside rear tyre worn to limits on inner edge

slight perishing to rear axle bushes

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,935 miles

exhaust rusting

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,441 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,584 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 58,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,694 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 PJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

GV52 PJO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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