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GY52 LRV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,342 mi
Last recorded114,342 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LRV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 114,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded aii (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both geting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,810 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,657 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,480 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,976 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 93,677 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight stepping

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,831 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,931 miles

oil leak at back of engine

Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,931 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,755 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 40,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,150 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 LRV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

GY52 LRV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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