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GY02 BGX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,437 mi
Last recorded136,437 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,437 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 136,437 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 122,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 110,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 109,181 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 109,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,652 miles

front head lamps deteriorated slightly

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front head lamps deteriorated slightly

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,851 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 86,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,147 miles

N/S wiper blade

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,733 miles

Front no plate deterioated

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front no plate deterioated

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,917 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some imbalance in front brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2007 50,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,248 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 BGX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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