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LY52 GHJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 GHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 94,808 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 94,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 69,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,230 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,691 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 53,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 48,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,123 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread blocking on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,258 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 22,206 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

uneven pad wear on front brakes.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,462 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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LY52 GHJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY52 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 GHJ registered?

LY52 GHJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is LY52 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 GHJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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