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BX52 BUE

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BUE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 112,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,923 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

MIL light on indicating a fault

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,081 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorber dust cover bellows split

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber dust cover bellows split

Fail 23 Aug 2018 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorber dust cover bellows split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber dust cover bellows split

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp won't release under load (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,380 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,620 miles

Offside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,594 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 55,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,129 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,726 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 BUE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BUE, 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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What year was BX52 BUE registered?

BX52 BUE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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