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GV52 RXJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,742 mi
Last recorded119,742 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 RXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,742 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 111,420 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 111,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 94,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 90,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,510 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,578 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,386 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 66,351 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,073 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 RXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

GV52 RXJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is GV52 RXJ safe to buy?

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