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SO51 GFG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,694 mi
Last recorded116,694 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 GFG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 108,537 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 95,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 95,790 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,409 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2021 82,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

sump corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 79,930 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 65,239 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,551 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,934 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,493 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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SO51 GFG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO51 GFG, 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 SO51 GFG registered?

SO51 GFG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is SO51 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 GFG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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