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GX52 AVE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,290 mi
Last recorded158,290 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 AVE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 158,290 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 158,283 miles

Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 157,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2025 157,637 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2024 157,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 156,451 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 154,385 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 154,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlamp Lense deteriorated

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 151,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 150,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 128,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,700 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 95,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,331 miles

Offside rear tyre tread deforming slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread deforming slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,572 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly / deforming slightly.

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated slightly, still legible and secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated, still legible and secure.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated, still legible and secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,483 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)

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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GX52 AVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX52 AVE, 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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GX52 AVE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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