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GV52 TSX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,753 mi
Last recorded144,753 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TSX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 144,753 miles

EML illuminated.

Front Brakes rubbing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 144,545 miles

Nearside Front brake rubbing

engine management light on

handbrake at full travel but still effective

Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,149 miles

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

handbrake at full travel but still effective

Fail 10 Oct 2023 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

handbrake at full travel but still effective

Pass 14 Oct 2022 142,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 141,390 miles

All brakes rubbing slightly.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,100 miles

Front both brakes rubbing.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 140,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated when presented for test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 138,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 138,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,123 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 134,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,297 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,972 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,972 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,703 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 2010 55,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,755 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,014 miles

Advise slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,005 miles

Advise imbalance on parking brake

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

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 TSX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 TSX registered?

GV52 TSX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is GV52 TSX safe to buy?

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