MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust shield loose/insecure
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust shield loose/insecure
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Front headlamps slightly deteriorated/clouded-pattern and output ok
rear brake discs slightly worn/rear brake pads wearing low
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay(ABS) pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay(ABS) pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front headlamps slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
high level brake light inop
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Noise from engine
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Noise from engine
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM52 GCY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SM52 GCY, 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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SM52 GCY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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