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GY02 ECA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 142,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ends of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2018 129,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both end sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

both beam images poor

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2018 129,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both end sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

both beam images poor

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,945 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 113,545 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,213 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre treads wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyre treads starting to wear out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,177 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,511 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 58,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,309 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 46,309 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,480 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2006 40,480 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ECA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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