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GY02 CFA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

162,713 mi
Last recorded162,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 162,713 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 159,535 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2024 159,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,073 miles

Corrosion to both suspension components and under the body

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 152,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 146,812 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 146,812 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested rear discs metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 137,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 125,238 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2019 125,238 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 112,328 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack / split

headlights misting / cloudy

Pass 16 May 2017 104,871 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front rubber coil spring saddles perished/split

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 20 May 2016 103,001 miles

Nearside Front shoulder wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking at centre tread

Pass 22 May 2015 98,654 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 195/60/15

offside front tyre starting to perish 195/60/15

offside rear tyre starting to perish 195/60/15

Fail 22 May 2015 98,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 195/60/15

offside front tyre starting to perish 195/60/15

offside rear tyre starting to perish 195/60/15

Pass 21 May 2014 94,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 94,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 90,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has small cuts to sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2013 90,663 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has small cuts to sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2012 86,107 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 86,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 81,149 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 74,601 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 74,593 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 66,257 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Fail 20 May 2009 66,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,366 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front wiper slightly split

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front wiper slightly split

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,050 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 23 Mar 2006 42,757 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 CFA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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