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GY52 JLX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,975 mi
Last recorded147,975 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 147,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 147,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 145,386 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 145,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 137,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,575 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 132,571 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,091 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 129,091 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,454 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,056 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks on the walls

Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,056 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks on the walls

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 119,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 119,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,517 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn and splitting on edges

front wipers smering

Fail 8 Aug 2012 110,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn and splitting on edges

front wipers smering

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,724 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 102,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,474 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 41,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,533 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 JLX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY52 JLX, 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 GY52 JLX registered?

GY52 JLX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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