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AV52 AOZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,953 mi
Last recorded121,953 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AOZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension bed corroded and rear inner sills

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake leaver high

Fail 4 Jul 2019 121,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to split ***advise to change*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

front suspension bed corroded and rear inner sills

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake leaver high

Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,131 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal spongy

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,536 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,467 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,374 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,548 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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AV52 AOZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV52 AOZ, 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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AV52 AOZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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