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GX02 MVB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,710 mi
Last recorded157,710 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 157,710 miles

corrosion evident to all rear suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2025 157,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion evident to all rear suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,540 miles

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 146,604 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2021 140,253 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 135,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 132,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 129,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 125,724 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 121,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 117,195 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 117,195 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 109,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 10,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,729 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 83,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,592 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 72,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 60,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 49,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 23,027 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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GX02 MVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX02 MVB, 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 GX02 MVB registered?

GX02 MVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is GX02 MVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 MVB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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