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DG02 YCA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,302 mi
Last recorded148,302 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YCA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 148,302 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

headlight lenses deteriorating

n/s/f tyre cracking and approaching wear markers

o/s/f brake grabbing very slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

vehicle underside and components dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 13 Aug 2024 146,442 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover cracked deteriorating with slight play in lower ball joint

n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

n/s/f tyre cracking deteriorating on edges of treads and approaching wear markers

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 31 May 2023 143,903 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating

o/s/f brake grabbing binding very slightly

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 24 Mar 2022 140,719 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,102 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded, holed and insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Staring to show White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 133,039 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,104 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,112 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,536 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,448 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 102,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,757 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

o/s rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,367 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,289 miles

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 1 Apr 2010 73,348 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,348 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,936 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,983 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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DG02 YCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG02 YCA, 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 DG02 YCA registered?

DG02 YCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is DG02 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 YCA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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