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FY02 DYU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,666 mi
Last recorded109,666 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 DYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,666 miles

Nearside Front brake sticky

Nearside Front rim different

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm + perishing \ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil low? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake sticky

Nearside Front rim different

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm + perishing \ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil low? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,093 miles

Engine oil low ?

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake sticky (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Rim different

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure Door moulding (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small nail / perishing and cracking ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine oil low ?

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake sticky (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlight securement

Nearside Front Rim different

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure Door moulding (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small nail / perishing and cracking ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,876 miles

Front Front axle both sides different rim same size

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

Low engine oil

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 101,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Front axle both sides different rim same size

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

Low engine oil

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,059 miles

Engine oil low ?

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Door moulding (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil low ?

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,370 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine oil low

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,370 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine oil low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,563 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

topped up engine oil

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,555 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2011 64,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,101 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,411 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 51,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,124 miles

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

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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FY02 DYU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY02 DYU, 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 FY02 DYU registered?

FY02 DYU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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