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GY02 RFE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,174 mi
Last recorded57,174 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,174 miles

rear disc in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front brake disc heavily pitted

nearside rear tyre feathering and perishing

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses heavily tarnishing

nearside front brake disc heavily pitted

nearside rear tyre feathering and perishing

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,407 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S front headlamp lenses/glass deteriorated/fogged

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISE N/S and O/S front headlamp lenses/glass deteriorated/fogged

ADVISE O/S front tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 27,890 miles

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

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

engine ignition system is covered

exhaust system is corroded

windowscreen washers need cleaning and adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,397 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 RFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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