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GY02 BRV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BRV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,704 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,268 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 111,268 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,011 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,010 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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,494 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2013 86,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,304 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,405 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,943 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,225 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 33,802 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 BRV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

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

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