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LJ02 GVZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 GVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 155,130 miles

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

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

rear heat shield corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 146,923 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 138,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 134,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

head lights just ok

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

slight rack play

under body corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2015 134,296 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight rack play

under body corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2014 126,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear tyre uneven inner tread and nail in it

slight play nearside rack

Pass 24 Feb 2014 126,837 miles

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

headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear tyre uneven inner tread and nail in it

slight play nearside rack

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,007 miles

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

brake discs worn

slight play nearside rack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,136 miles

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

rear discs scored

rear exhaust rust

wipers split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear discs scored

rear exhaust rust

wipers split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,153 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

manifold noise

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,948 miles

clutch heavy

nearside front indicator pale

nearside rear tyre low ,perished and going out of shape

noise/ vibration

offside rear tyre limit inner edger

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,506 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 51,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LJ02 GVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ02 GVZ, 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 LJ02 GVZ registered?

LJ02 GVZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LJ02 GVZ safe to buy?

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