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GY52 DWJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 DWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,722 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,817 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 89,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 89,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,924 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 88,920 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 82,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 73,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,288 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside wipers needs to be changed

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,730 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,033 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,091 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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GY52 DWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GY52 DWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY52 DWJ registered?

GY52 DWJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is GY52 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 DWJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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