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GX52 MFU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,548 mi
Last recorded146,548 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 146,548 miles

Eml lamp showing fault

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel pipe corroded n/s/r

Pass 25 Feb 2017 131,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 131,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,915 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2016 113,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,727 miles

both sides rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,139 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 39,974 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,921 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,407 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 30,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 MFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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