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GY02 EWM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,933 mi
Last recorded120,933 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 115,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 115,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 111,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre wearing edges

Pass 30 May 2017 107,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis by rear axle mounts (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 107,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis by rear axle mounts (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,520 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 104,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

pink coolant leaking

Fail 18 May 2015 101,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake pipes require cleaning/protection

Pass 18 May 2015 101,131 miles

rear brake pipes require cleaning/protection

Pass 20 May 2014 97,106 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 97,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 92,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmissions erratic on test,readings calmed down and all green on test after

rear chassis requires cleaning and protection

rear tyres are out of shape on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2013 92,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmissions erratic on test,readings calmed down and all green on test after

rear chassis requires cleaning and protection

rear tyres are out of shape on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2012 88,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 83,538 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and going out of shape across tread pattern

Pass 11 May 2010 78,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,459 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,311 miles

advise nearside rear light water intergration in unit

Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,311 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise nearside rear light water intergration in unit

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,184 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out off shape on inner edge.

offside front headlamp has water ingress

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 EWM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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