2002 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · GY02 AFU

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures and deferred attention to essential components. While it passed its last test in August 2022 at 105,611 miles, this followed a significant failure involving a long list of defects including lighting, braking, and suspension issues. The persistence of unresolved problems like binding brakes and corrosion across multiple years suggests a pattern of performing only the minimum work required to pass the MOT rather than proactive preventative maintenance to ensure the vehicle's long-term health. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 105,611 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant temporal gap, with the last recorded test occurring in August 2022. This four-year lapse without a roadworthiness check is alarming, especially given the history of perishing tyres and leaking shock absorbers noted between 2020 and 2021. The low car likely sits for long periods, which leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and vital seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record consistently flags the offside rear and nearside front brakes for binding, with the 2022 failure specifically identifying a leaking hydraulic caliper. There is also documented evidence of structural corrosion on the offside rear coil spring and the anti-roll bars, which have been noted since at least 2021. Given the previous reports of perished tyres and misting shock absorbers, the state of all rubber bushings and hydraulic seals is likely poor despite the low mileage.