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GY02 EFV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,678 mi
Last recorded166,678 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 EFV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 166,678 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2018 162,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 162,420 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,422 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 56,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 146,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 146,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 134,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 122,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 110,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 99,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,213 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,951 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,477 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 67,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,255 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 EFV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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