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GX52 YGZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,721 mi
Last recorded163,721 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 YGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 163,721 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Jul 2024 146,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 142,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 138,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 131,896 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 131,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 127,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 127,258 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 111,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,435 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 106,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 90,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,078 miles

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

both front tyres have incorrect speed rating for vechicle

Fail 22 May 2014 81,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres have incorrect speed rating for vechicle

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,714 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,950 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Delaminated

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,065 miles

O/S/Fear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,109 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 YGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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