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LY02 GFU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,483 mi
Last recorded242,483 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 242,483 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 223,221 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2012 223,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 7 May 2011 201,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 201,942 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 183,691 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres have abnormal tyre wear on inner edges

offside front tyre worn badly on edge

Fail 17 May 2010 183,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres have abnormal tyre wear on inner edges

offside front tyre worn badly on edge

Pass 20 May 2009 160,124 miles

both rear tyres are slightly misshaped

Pass 22 May 2008 134,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 110,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine idle speed low.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD OUT OF SHAPE AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD OUT OF SHAPE AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 17 May 2006 88,206 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread out of shape

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 GFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY02 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

LY02 GFU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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