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LY02 GDO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 GDO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 55,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,632 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 49,628 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,584 miles

O/S PARKING READING POOR >>> CHECK ADVISED

O/S/F SLIGHT BIND WITH NEW FRICTION >>> CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES BOTH EDGES >>> PAIR ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,588 miles

Both side front tyres almost devoid of tread on edges, recommend new tyres sooner rather than later

Front registration plate cracked, rear deteriorated

Offside parking brake could be better

Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside parking brake could be better

Both side front tyres almost devoid of tread on edges, recommend new tyres sooner rather than later

Front registration plate cracked, rear deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,617 miles

Both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside parking brake could be better

Offside sill panel damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 34,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,810 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,700 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front + rear discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,351 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre outer edge

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,676 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,376 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 GDO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

LY02 GDO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is LY02 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 GDO shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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