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MX52 GXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 129,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 123,033 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 123,032 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 800,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,804 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,804 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,366 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,472 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,511 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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MX52 GXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MX52 GXL, 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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MX52 GXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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