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GY02 EPJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 EPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode all greased

front and rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

front and rear tyres starting to scrub inner and outer edges

rear axle bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

underfloor chassis and suspension components, sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,224 miles

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front brake discs & pads getting low

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2018 116,224 miles

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front brake discs & pads getting low

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,153 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

underfloor chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,153 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

underfloor chassis corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 110,381 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

exhaust system starting to corrode from flanges & mounts

front & rear brake discs starting to wear thin

oil leak from engine

slight play inside steering rack

under floor chassis starting to rust

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,006 miles

engine oil leaking

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2014 104,046 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,571 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 99,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

mil light on dash all time

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,307 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,746 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

front number plate noticabley detioriated.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number noticabley damage.

no oil in engine, top up 1 litre.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,795 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no oil in engine , top up 2 litres.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,343 miles

Oil leak

top up oil one litre.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,399 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,399 miles

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

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

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 EPJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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