2002 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · GY02 ATK

The vehicle has no current MOT certificate, as the most recent test was recorded on 20 November 2021. The maintenance trend is concerning due to a recurring failure to address long-term advisories. In the 2021 test at 104,693 miles, the tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft CV boot and a deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. These issues, along with a persistent oil leak, mirror faults seen years prior, suggesting a reactive rather than preventative approach to maintenance. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,362 miles per year. However, the data shows the car has been virtually stationary for nearly five years, with the mileage remaining frozen at 104,693 from November 2021 to July 2026. Such prolonged periods of standing often lead to perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and degraded fluids, which may outweigh the benefits of the low odometer reading. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joints were a chronic point of failure, appearing in almost every test from 2015 through 2021. The repeated mentions of deteriorated dust covers suggest these components were often left to wear out until they failed the MOT. The drive shaft CV boot noted in 2021 requires immediate verification to ensure the joint has not collapsed. The braking system and engine seals also require scrutiny. The record shows a history of thin brake pads in 2017 and 2018, and fluctuating rear brakes in 2014. Given the five year gap in usage, the brake discs are likely heavily corroded. Finally, the oil leak mentioned consistently from 2013 to 2021 indicates a long-term seal or gasket failure that was never fully rectified.