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GY02 BFU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,267 mi
Last recorded131,267 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,717 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,948 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,912 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,912 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,595 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,595 miles

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,205 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,915 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,448 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,914 miles

Front brake imbalance measured at 19%

Windscreen chip damage

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,914 miles

Front brake imbalance measured at 19%

Windscreen chip damage

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,180 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,451 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 BFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY02 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

GY02 BFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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