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MX52 GUJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,783 mi
Last recorded108,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 GUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,783 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective lens pitted/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks on inner side walls

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 79,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,313 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,155 miles

Inlet manifold noisy

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,155 miles

Inlet manifold noisy

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight lip on rear discs

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,132 miles

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

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

noise from inlet manifold

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,995 miles

Oil leak

front tyres at 2mm

Fail 10 Aug 2007 32,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres at 2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 24,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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MX52 GUJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX52 GUJ, 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 MX52 GUJ registered?

MX52 GUJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MX52 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 GUJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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