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GX52 YFW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,362 mi
Last recorded113,362 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 YFW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,362 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,466 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,107 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 89,772 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS 195 / 60 / 15 V

HAND BRAKE UNBALANCED IN OPERATION

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED / SLIGHTLY LOOSE INC INNER WING PANEL

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 6 Oct 2012 89,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS 195 / 60 / 15 V

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

HAND BRAKE UNBALANCED IN OPERATION

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED / SLIGHTLY LOOSE INC INNER WING PANEL

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,403 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,530 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 54,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 26,350 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 YFW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

GX52 YFW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is GX52 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX52 YFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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