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BJ52 BVH

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,079 mi
Last recorded185,079 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 BVH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 185,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 185,072 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 180,534 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 177,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 176,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 175,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 172,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody age related corrosion

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2018 169,225 miles

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

general underbody age related corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2018 169,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody age related corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 166,329 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 164,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 164,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,547 miles

age related corrosion on front crossmember and rear chassis rails and sill closing panels

Fail 16 Aug 2014 152,674 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 152,674 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 134,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion on fuel pipes

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2012 120,341 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 120,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 94,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,175 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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BJ52 BVH is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ52 BVH, 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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BJ52 BVH is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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