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MT02 GZY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 GZY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 174,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 168,455 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

both head lamps frosted and poor images

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2017 164,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 157,757 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 157,757 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 150,549 miles

Front brake pads slight movement in caliper frames

Nearside Front Upper strut move ment

Nearside Front hub slight bind

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush worn and slight movement

Nearside Rear hub slight bind

Offside Rear hub slight bind

head lamp images weak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 150,549 miles

Offside Rear hub slight bind

Front brake pads slight movement in caliper frames

Nearside Front Upper strut move ment

Nearside Front hub slight bind

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush worn and slight movement

Nearside Rear hub slight bind

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

head lamp images weak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,712 miles

all four brakes holding on slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,968 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 141,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,020 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure and highly corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight grease visible from nearside front trackrod end, but gaiter is secure and intact.

Unable to fully inspect boot due to compartment full.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 141,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust heat shield insecure and highly corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight grease visible from nearside front trackrod end, but gaiter is secure and intact.

Unable to fully inspect boot due to compartment full.

Pass 27 May 2011 124,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 114,055 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 99,906 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s/f lower supension arm bush starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to limit,badly worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2008 85,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 71,936 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 58,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 41,485 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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MT02 GZY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT02 GZY, 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 MT02 GZY registered?

MT02 GZY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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