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GX52 ZRC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,976 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,973 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,394 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 99,390 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 94,265 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,733 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,305 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,687 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,683 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,468 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,169 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,404 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 42,404 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake needs attention

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,529 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 ZRC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

GX52 ZRC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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