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SO51 GGJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 GGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,000 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost to excess (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front sill corroded

brake peddle soft

front wipers smearing the screen

oil leak

various suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,647 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted on outer sills at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper rubber torn

offside front wiper rubber torn

offside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,778 miles

Front to rear(at rear) fuel pipes corroded

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 25 Jan 2013 70,658 miles

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

Front to rear(at rear) fuel pipes corroded

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 Jan 2012 65,876 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,760 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,745 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly over tread area

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,845 miles

rear tyres uneven wear to tread

Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,582 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 GGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

SO51 GGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is SO51 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 GGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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