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GY02 BTE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,752 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 124,750 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,886 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 119,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,442 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,122 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s + o/s rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,439 miles

both front discs inner faces

o/s/r lens cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,667 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 47,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,802 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,276 miles

slight damage front number plate

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,820 miles

general surface corrosion underside

nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear tyres low inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,609 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 BTE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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