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GY02 BTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 93,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 93,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 84,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 78,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 67,984 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,297 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

e m l light on

oil leak from engin

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,840 miles

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

e m l light on

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2021 62,840 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

e m l light on

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,603 miles

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 (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,617 miles

registration plate damaged

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wearing on inner and outer edge

front headlights glazed light output and aim not seriously affected

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,116 miles

registration plate deteriorated not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,389 miles

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

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

front headlights glazed not seriously affecting light output or beam pattern

Fail 15 Mar 2016 32,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front headlights glazed not seriously affecting light output or beam pattern

Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,406 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,262 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 BTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Maroon with a 1,598cc 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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

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

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