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GJ02 YVB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 YVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,170 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 66,621 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,813 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both wipers split

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,807 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,522 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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GJ02 YVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GJ02 YVB, 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 GJ02 YVB registered?

GJ02 YVB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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