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GV02 BAU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,939 mi
Last recorded172,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 BAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 172,939 miles

Central Rear Stop Lamp Not Working

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 161,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 148,739 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 135,509 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 135,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 119,913 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 119,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,683 miles

All brake discs worn/lipped

Hanbrake travel high

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,683 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All brake discs worn/lipped

Hanbrake travel high

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bad uneven wear on inner tread of o/s/r tyre

light scratches on front screen

slight uneven wear on inner tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,547 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,011 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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GV02 BAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GV02 BAU, 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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GV02 BAU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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