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RY02 BWO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 BWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,265 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 52,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,588 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,193 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 30,579 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,804 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 26,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,803 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper rubbers smeary.

parking brake travel high.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,612 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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RY02 BWO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RY02 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY02 BWO registered?

RY02 BWO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is RY02 BWO safe to buy?

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