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GY02 BNL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,660 mi
Last recorded149,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BNL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 149,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 143,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 137,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,833 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 107,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,988 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,627 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,627 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 79,512 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,932 miles

Aux Belt split

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,255 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,908 miles

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

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

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 BNL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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