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GX52 SWW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 SWW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,106 miles

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

park brake has excess travel

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 138,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,559 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

near side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 94,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 69,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,179 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 651,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 20,436 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat being fitted.

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 SWW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SWW, 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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What year was GX52 SWW registered?

GX52 SWW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GX52 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX52 SWW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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