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GX52 AVW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

82,981 mi
Last recorded82,981 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 AVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,035 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,035 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,357 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle radius bushes split/worn but with only slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill area, covered in paint or grease (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel tank heatshield not fully secure, corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,688 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle radius bushes split/damaged but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,688 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle radius bushes split/damaged but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,656 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle radius bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 71,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle radius bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 69,918 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 69,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,655 miles

both front driveshafts are corroded

both rear axle rubber bushes are worn/split with slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front driveshafts are corroded

both rear axle rubber bushes are worn/split with slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,275 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,275 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (need refurbishing) (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,161 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,161 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,209 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,630 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,630 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,680 miles

Nail or screw in tread of offside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,680 miles

Nail or screw in tread of offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,073 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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GX52 AVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 AVW, 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 AVW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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