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BX52 BDV

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BDV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (emissions test failed) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter deteriorated/damage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box badly corroded/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/pitted (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside inner body sill badly rusted/corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate faded (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box rattling

body work damage to nearside

both headlamps lens dull/defective

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,419 miles

Exhaust back box rattle and slight leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components rusty front and rear

Fail 29 Sep 2022 108,419 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust back box rattle and slight leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components rusty front and rear

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,880 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,110 miles

Both front tyres on wear bars /just legal.

Fail 25 Oct 2008 57,110 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both front tyres on wear bars /just legal.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,814 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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BX52 BDV 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX52 BDV, 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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BX52 BDV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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