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GY52 MXE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,762 mi
Last recorded94,762 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 MXE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,762 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 94,762 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,936 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

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

Offside headlamp hazy

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 78,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,849 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,849 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,848 miles

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

Offside front door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,059 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,059 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,141 miles

front discs looking thin

n/s/r tyre tread low and slightly mishaped

o/s/r tyre bald on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 33,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,329 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 MXE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

GY52 MXE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GY52 MXE safe to buy?

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