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BG52 ESU

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,187 mi
Last recorded98,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ESU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,640 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 79,640 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,721 miles

at time of retest h e i multi spoke alloy wheels fitted with multi hole fittings

Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,478 miles

parking brake close to reaching no reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,576 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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BG52 ESU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG52 ESU, 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 BG52 ESU registered?

BG52 ESU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 ESU safe to buy?

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