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GY52 MXC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,881 mi
Last recorded91,881 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 MXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 91,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 91,881 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 85,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,016 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,555 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,720 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,873 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,708 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 53,708 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 51,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,912 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 479,912 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 46,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,012 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,668 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres need replacing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,711 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,771 miles

SMALL CUTS ON NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,792 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 MXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

GY52 MXC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is GY52 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 MXC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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