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GY02 DYF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,902 mi
Last recorded155,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 154,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,105 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle webbing starting to fray

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer input pipe at flange (Took a while to get through emissions - Lambda) (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak back of engine ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 151,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer input pipe at flange (Took a while to get through emissions - Lambda) (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak back of engine ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 140,557 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,557 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 130,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,434 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 117,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,503 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,122 miles

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

Front wipers suggest replacment

Off side rear tyre perished on outer wall

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,709 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,789 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,874 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,129 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 DYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

GY02 DYF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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