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GY02 BMU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BMU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,530 miles

engine ; oil leak suspect cam cover gasket

lighting ; condensation in n/s/r indicator

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine ; oil leak suspect cam cover gasket

imbalance on front brakes on roller brake test lockout

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

lighting ; condensation in n/s/r indicator

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,864 miles

P.A.S. / ancillary belt cracking , rcommend replace

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

number plate lamps go out when tailgate opened , suspect wiring broken ?

oil around P.A.S. pump ?

Fail 19 Mar 2011 85,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

P.A.S. / ancillary belt cracking , rcommend replace

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

number plate lamps go out when tailgate opened , suspect wiring broken ?

oil around P.A.S. pump ?

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,523 miles

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,183 miles

sills covered by mouldings

wheel trims fitted

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Fail 23 Mar 2009 72,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

sills covered by mouldings

wheel trims fitted

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,557 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,630 miles

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)

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 BMU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

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