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LC52 GZJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,996 mi
Last recorded105,996 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 GZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 105,996 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge,perished and damage,possible low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,898 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,553 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 92,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,136 miles

Damage To Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area

Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,136 miles

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

Damage To Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,652 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,651 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Low Due To Binding Brake (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured Due To Excess Heat & Worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,458 miles

Damage To Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 68,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deteriorated & Cracked, Cords Visible (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deteriorated & Cracked, Cords Visible (4.1.D.1b)

Damage To Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,588 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,241 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Nov 2014 61,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,900 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,717 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads 80% worn

Front registration plate has small crack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,516 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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LC52 GZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC52 GZJ, 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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LC52 GZJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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