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GY02 BYG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BYG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 120,052 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion under body startying to appear

Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,569 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 99,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,653 miles

Nearside Front NSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front OSF ROADSPRING PAD DETERIORATED

Offside Front OSF SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,652 miles

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

Central Front tyre wearing on outer edge (bald)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/F & N/S/F shock absorber gaitors split.

O/S/F & N/S/F spring pads deterated.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,382 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2012 63,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,632 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp deteriorating slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,334 miles

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,829 miles

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,106 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 BYG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

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

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