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BJZ 5894

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,553 mi
Last recorded57,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5894
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,553 miles

ALL UNDERBODY BLACK PAINTED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED BLACK PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 57,536 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in under body seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

car has been under body seal at middle to back of car so cant see brake pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2022 57,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits .74% Limit .30% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits .63% Limit .50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2022 56,973 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Entire underside of vehicle undersealed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,344 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits road tested to get exhaust hotter, passed after road test. (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,870 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat corroded and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 23,790 miles

2 rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded at the front

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and catalytic converter joint corroding away.. (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak o/s of engine ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,337 miles

drivers and passenger windows tinted.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 11,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

drivers and passenger windows tinted.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 5,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 107,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 105,072 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 189,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 189,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 174,177 miles

Exhaust emissions only just below legal limit

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)

Pass 7 May 2008 165,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres cracking

heavy corrosion front exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2007 151,919 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 15,190 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 138,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BJZ 5894 is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJZ 5894, 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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BJZ 5894 is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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