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SW02 GCZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,876 mi
Last recorded100,876 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body and suspension corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp dull (4.1.4 (b))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp dull (4.1.4 (b))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,946 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres, (inner/outer edges).

various underbody corrosion.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 94,946 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres, (inner/outer edges).

various underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general body/chassis & suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2021 86,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside brake pipes to hoses have corrosion at ends

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,885 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 6,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,638 miles

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

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

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

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

rear joint corroded loose baffle in rear silencer

Pass 26 Aug 2015

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2014
Pass 10 May 2013 146,099 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 146,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 146,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear alloy wheels corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2012 146,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear alloy wheels corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2011 134,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 123,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 114,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 78,448 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SW02 GCZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW02 GCZ, 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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SW02 GCZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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