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GY52 WXX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 WXX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 98,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint has leak (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded in its entirety

Fail 29 Dec 2020 98,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint has leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded in its entirety

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,564 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Most rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 195/60R15 88H. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle chassis mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle chassis mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle chassis mounts bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,564 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Most rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 195/60R15 88H. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle chassis mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle chassis mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle chassis mounts bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend repair or replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet partially blocked. Needle snapped off in nozzle.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend repair or replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around head gasket area at rear of engine. Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 85,397 miles

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Mechanism obstructed by damaged trim. Removed trim. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend repair or replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet partially blocked. Needle snapped off in nozzle.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose. Recommend repair or replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around head gasket area at rear of engine. Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet sheet damaged. Refitted. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,375 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both washer jets poor.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two items in tread, one in unrepairable area. Recommend check. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In unrepairable area. Recommend check. ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Calliper pistons fully extended. Recommend check before repairs carried out. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two items in tread, one in unrepairable area. Recommend check. ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In unrepairable area. Recommend check. ()

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,646 miles

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnostic check.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnostic check.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,459 miles

Both front seat belt stalk catches stiff to release under load.

Both front wiper blades smeary.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,459 miles

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

Both front seat belt stalk catches stiff to release under load.

Both front wiper blades smeary.

Nail in nearside rear tyre in unrepairable area.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 32,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

nail in tyre

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 WXX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXX, 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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GY52 WXX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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