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GY52 ORH

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,474 mi
Last recorded122,474 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ORH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 122,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 122,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 115,736 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped at rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 112,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,265 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 105,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,273 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,273 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,225 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 100,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,885 miles

both front flasher bulbs fading

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,617 miles

nearside and offside front indicators faded

nearside and offside wing repeaters faded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 90,619 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,408 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightley out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,166 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 6 Nov 2008 48,641 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,641 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel needs attention

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

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 ORH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

GY52 ORH is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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