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GY02 BYR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BYR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,867 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 76,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,319 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,562 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,264 miles

Most suspension and steering boots and bushes perished with age.

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r inner sills

Some corrosion to most steering , suspension and braking components.

Pass 2 May 2019 67,985 miles

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

Rubber sill covers fitted to outer sills obscuring sill condition

Fail 2 May 2019 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 3 tyres on vehicle 195/65/15 91H. N/s/r tyre 195/60/15 as is spare. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rubber sill covers fitted to outer sills obscuring sill condition

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 65,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,337 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 21 Mar 2006 34,289 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape and have slight cracking around inner and outer walls. †195/60/15 +2

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 BYR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY02 BYR registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY02 BYR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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