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NC02 GHV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 GHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 100,670 miles

Advanced Corrosion To Front And Rear Brake Suspension Component's

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion To Both Inner Sills

Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Travel High

Fail 20 May 2026 100,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced Corrosion To Front And Rear Brake Suspension Component's

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion To Both Inner Sills

Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Travel High

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,302 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion To Both Inner Sills And Underside Of Vehicle

Slight Corrosion To Front And Rear Brake And Suspension Components

Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,734 miles

Both rear sub frame bushes slightly cracked and perished

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

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Slight surface rust to both inner sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,528 miles

both rear sub frame bushes slightly cracked and perished

slight corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

slight surface rust to both inner sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,059 miles

DRIVERS MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 2 Sep 2021 98,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

DRIVERS MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner sill/floor has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drivers door mirror damaged.

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner sill/floor has surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,649 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,536 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,469 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,264 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cut on inner wall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,209 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,722 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,961 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 44,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,802 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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NC02 GHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NC02 GHV, 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 NC02 GHV registered?

NC02 GHV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is NC02 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC02 GHV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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