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GX52 MBY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,778 mi
Last recorded99,778 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,651 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 96,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low set interior headlight adjuster to 0 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low set interior headlight adjuster to 0 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,802 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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,340 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,729 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 2 Apr 2016 67,465 miles

auxillary belt worn

ns/r brake pipe corroded

os/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads starting to get low

ns/r tyre split nearly to cords and is on limit

Fail 31 Mar 2016 67,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillary belt worn

ns/r brake pipe corroded

os/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads starting to get low

ns/r tyre split nearly to cords and is on limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall in very poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2015 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall in very poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,011 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,369 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating

nearside front windscreen wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,392 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,392 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 27,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,574 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 25,574 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 MBY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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