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RF52 GXU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 GXU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 95,862 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 90,622 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,732 miles

slight imbalance on o/s handbrake

Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to break in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r tyre down to 2.mm of tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,251 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s lazy (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,543 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,390 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 59,003 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 11 Nov 2010 54,933 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,987 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,987 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,502 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,876 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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RF52 GXU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF52 GXU, 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 RF52 GXU registered?

RF52 GXU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is RF52 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 GXU shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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