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GY02 BYZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,104 mi
Last recorded107,104 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,104 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

noise from o/s/f brake

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check n/s/ rear and centre seat belt due to load in vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,339 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 99,332 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,247 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,551 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 77,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,584 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly split

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2009 54,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,530 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 BYZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

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

Is GY02 BYZ safe to buy?

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