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GY02 BWC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,323 mi
Last recorded143,323 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BWC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 143,323 miles

Front plastic head lights units deteriorating,output reducing.

Rear inner brake pads getting down.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 134,389 miles

exhaust rusty

suspension rusty / slight play

underside of car rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,160 miles

EMlight on

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,354 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished and worn on inner edges

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Oct 2011 110,189 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded scored and worn

Both rear tyres perished and split

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 110,189 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded scored and worn

Both rear tyres perished and split

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,150 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque but beam patterns and light output are both good

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,150 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque but beam patterns and light output are both good

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,086 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 56,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 42,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BWC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

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

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