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GY02 BZL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,989 mi
Last recorded152,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 BZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 152,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 152,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 135,524 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 128,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 115,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,859 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 106,859 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,220 miles

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,220 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 96,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 78,877 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,388 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 BZL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

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