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GY02 BYF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,770 mi
Last recorded114,770 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BYF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 114,770 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 111,787 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 111,787 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,148 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 109,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 105,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,988 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,661 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 BYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

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

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