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LW51 GJY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 GJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps "misting" not affecting beam pattern yet.

brake fluid level low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps "misting" not affecting beam pattern yet.

brake fluid level low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,236 miles

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

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)

both front tyres bald on both egdes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,236 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres bald on both egdes

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,766 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 49,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 37,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,734 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,165 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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LW51 GJY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW51 GJY, 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 LW51 GJY registered?

LW51 GJY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is LW51 GJY safe to buy?

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