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BN52 XFC

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,902 mi
Last recorded131,902 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 131,902 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 131,742 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 131,605 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 125,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,015 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 17 Sep 2012 109,015 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,034 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 104,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,435 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in inner side wall of o/s front tyre but not reaching cords

Pass 8 May 2009 98,753 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 98,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 79,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 69,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,116 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XFC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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