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AJ52 TYC

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,901 mi
Last recorded175,901 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TYC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 175,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 166,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

wiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2015 166,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 151,935 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc

front tyres worn on iner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 151,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc

front tyres worn on iner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2013 137,478 miles

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

boot loaded at time off test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 137,478 miles

boot loaded at time off test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 130,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,711 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,244 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 42,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 TYC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYC, 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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What year was AJ52 TYC registered?

AJ52 TYC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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