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LY02 GCV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,556 mi
Last recorded60,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 GCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 60,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underside/suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,873 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Leaver Has Slight Travel

Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,152 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Parking Brake Lever Slight Travel

Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,151 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Parking Brake Lever Slight Travel

Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,991 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake lever has some travel

Fail 25 Jul 2023 57,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake lever has some travel

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,763 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes splitting from bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,762 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes splitting from bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,781 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has some travel

Fail 5 Jul 2021 55,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has some travel

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside wing mirror been tapped but secure enough

Rear rear brakes noisy

Fail 27 Jul 2020 54,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high both units adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished dot code 02 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing mirror been tapped but secure enough

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s tyres dot codes 02 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s tyres close to legal limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear brakes noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,458 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,028 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 20,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 16,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 May 2005 11,837 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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LY02 GCV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY02 GCV, 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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What year was LY02 GCV registered?

LY02 GCV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is LY02 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 GCV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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