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MM02 GYC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,391 mi
Last recorded141,391 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 GYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 141,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,365 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2022 114,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

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

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

Underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2021 90,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,526 miles

UNDER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,523 miles

battery secured by cable tie + both front headlights slight mist

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,340 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,503 miles

rear n/plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,733 miles

front n/plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,611 miles

slight mishaped tyre o/s/r

Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,018 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,018 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,127 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,872 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,668 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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MM02 GYC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM02 GYC, 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 MM02 GYC registered?

MM02 GYC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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