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GY02 BMV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 105,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner rack joints have slight play.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 105,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner rack joints have slight play.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,659 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,499 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,658 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,961 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,916 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no: plate deteriating

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,515 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate needs replacing

Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,515 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate needs replacing

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 BMV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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