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GY52 MXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 MXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 118,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres under inflated

oil leak from filter area

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,703 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

rattle from manifold area

Fail 15 Oct 2014 114,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear brake binding

rattle from manifold area

washers could be better

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,053 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Oct 2013 105,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,350 miles

resonating noise from engine area

Fail 19 Oct 2012 93,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn / scored

resonating noise from engine area

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield vibrating

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear washer could be better

rear wiper ineffective

washers could be better

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,937 miles

exhaust heat shield vibrating

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear washer could be better

rear wiper ineffective

washers could be better

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,397 miles

exhaust 'noisy'

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,395 miles

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

exhaust 'noisy'

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,126 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,126 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rattle from engine area

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,885 miles

front brakes squeaky

rear washer could be better

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,576 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,576 miles

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

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,769 miles

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

brakes 'squeaky'

slight imbalance of rear brakes

washers could be better

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 MXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

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