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GY52 LSL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,848 mi
Last recorded170,848 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LSL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 170,848 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 170,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 168,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 166,517 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,354 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 162,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 158,773 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 158,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 147,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 139,179 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 139,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 r15 88v bridgestones (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 129,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine very noisy

Fail 24 May 2017 129,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image faded lens (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image faded lens (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine very noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,635 miles

child seat fitted

offside inner brake pads slight wearing and brake disc's lipped!

Pass 22 May 2015 109,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak !!

vibration from insde plastic inlet manifold !!

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,497 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,874 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,790 miles

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

handbrake free travel slightly high

noise from engine - further investigation required

Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake free travel slightly high

noise from engine - further investigation required

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,161 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 LSL 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 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 GY52 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

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

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