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BN52 XEL

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,165 mi
Last recorded133,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,165 miles

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,914 miles

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

front tyres starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,901 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,901 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 113,901 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 113,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,735 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 48,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,365 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,380 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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BN52 XEL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN52 XEL, 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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BN52 XEL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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