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NJ52 GZB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 GZB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,761 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

offside front brake back plate corroded

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 132,761 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

offside front brake back plate corroded

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,125 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 121,276 miles

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,059 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,059 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate no plate bulb out (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/front tyre has cut and leaking (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 108,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre just on the limits

near side rear tyre just on the limte

off frent tyre just on the limits

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,762 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

near side front tyre just on the limits

near side rear tyre just on the limte

off frent tyre just on the limits

Pass 25 Nov 2013 106,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

near side rear tyrs just on the limits

Fail 25 Nov 2013 106,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

near side rear tyrs just on the limits

Pass 9 Apr 2013 104,068 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 104,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,984 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2009 79,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 79,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2008 73,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 50,032 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 50,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,089 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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NJ52 GZB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NJ52 GZB, 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 NJ52 GZB registered?

NJ52 GZB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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The MOT history for NJ52 GZB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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