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GY02 BWL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,949 mi
Last recorded117,949 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,949 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pieps at rear are starting to corrode.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit & n/s has a nail in the tread.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 140,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

carpet trim fitted in boot and plastic trim

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,807 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,646 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,641 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 BWL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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