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GV52 TNE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,531 mi
Last recorded166,531 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TNE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 166,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 157,015 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 157,015 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 151,107 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 151,106 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 147,153 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 147,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 141,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 141,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements could be misread (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front wheel arch insecure fouling tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2019 137,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,638 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing 195/60/15

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,285 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,525 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wheel binding very slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,525 miles

nearside front wheel binding very slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2011 92,439 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,439 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,165 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,638 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 79,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 63,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,908 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,581 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 TNE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNE, 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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GV52 TNE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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