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GX52 AYL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 67,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 67,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,222 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 51,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,523 miles

Both wiper blades deteriating

Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both wiper blades deteriating

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,284 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,268 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,596 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 44,589 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,057 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,380 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 34,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 30,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side outer sill damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 25,564 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 AYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX52 AYL, 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 GX52 AYL registered?

GX52 AYL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is GX52 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX52 AYL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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