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GX52 ZPL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,225 mi
Last recorded126,225 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 ZPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,225 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 126,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,121 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 112,743 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,111 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2019 102,111 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,043 miles

Battery loose

Headlamps lenses faded

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

O/s inner floor corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,570 miles

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

O/s floor corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,856 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,954 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,261 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 53,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,553 miles

Front 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 ZPL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

GX52 ZPL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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