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AJ52 GKE

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,803 mi
Last recorded147,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 147,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management,traction control and vse lights on dash

front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

squeek from engine bay

underside body and components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,389 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and under inflated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

squeek from engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2011 127,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and under inflated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

squeek from engine bay

Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,708 miles

rear heat shield to exhaust system is loose

rear no. plate is slightly delaminated

Fail 24 Oct 2009 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 72,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2007 72,091 miles

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

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)

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,889 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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AJ52 GKE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 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 Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 GKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ52 GKE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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