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GV52 TLX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TLX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,860 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,846 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp no clear aim

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake sticking

Offside headlamp no clear aim

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp no clear aim

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake sticking

Offside headlamp no clear aim

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,432 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,160 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,165 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,729 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 50,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,266 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2009 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,803 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 22,243 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 TLX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

GV52 TLX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is GV52 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 TLX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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