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GY02 ARF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,827 mi
Last recorded126,827 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 ARF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,827 miles

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

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)

eml on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 120,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,249 miles

Offside Rear rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 114,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 106,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 99,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 89,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 82,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,063 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers in poor condition

offside and nearside rear brakes rubbing

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,973 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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GY02 ARF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GY02 ARF, 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 GY02 ARF registered?

GY02 ARF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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