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AO02 ZBU

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 148,310 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 148,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 140,946 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,792 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 138,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 120,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rim protector damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,461 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 96,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,135 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,458 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,542 miles

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

nuevern wear n/s/r tyre traed

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,283 miles

unevern wear o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,468 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

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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AO02 ZBU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 ZBU, 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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AO02 ZBU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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