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BJ02 HZW

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HZW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres deteriorating

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enear siderearr. tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,097 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly perished and cut in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly perished and cut in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,731 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,097 miles

both front shoch absorber dust covers split/pistons exposed

screw in n/s rear tyre close to inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2011 74,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shoch absorber dust covers split/pistons exposed

rear discs in poor conditiom

rear pads low

screw in n/s rear tyre close to inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,723 miles

engine oil level just visible on dipstick

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,163 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,507 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Rear wiper blade split and worn.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Rear wiper blade split and worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,089 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,791 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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BJ02 HZW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ02 HZW, 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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BJ02 HZW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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