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GU02 YDE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,047 mi
Last recorded150,047 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YDE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,047 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))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 149,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 142,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,593 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,245 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 128,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 128,020 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 121,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 119,056 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,993 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly featherd

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2011 107,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slightly featherd

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,358 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 82,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate damaged

parking brake lever close to the stop

no oil in engine

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,500 miles

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

front number plate damaged

parking brake lever close to the stop

no oil in engine

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 40,818 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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GU02 YDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU02 YDE, 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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GU02 YDE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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