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CX52 LUL

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 LUL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 134,919 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also out of shape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 130,928 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of b pillar within 30cm of drivers seat mount ing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also out of shape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 126,063 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

osr caliper piston rubber not secure

rear pads getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2018 126,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings b pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

front discs lipped and worn

nsr tyre out of shape

osr caliper piston rubber not secure

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2016 119,656 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front wipers poor

Fuel filler neck porous

N/s/f tyre poor

N/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

O/s/f tyre starting to mis-shape

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 119,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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Front brake pads getting low

Front wipers poor

Fuel filler neck porous

N/s/f tyre poor

N/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

O/s/f tyre starting to mis-shape

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,775 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low

rear wiper blade split

undercar corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,121 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTTER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,180 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,170 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,689 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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CX52 LUL 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 66.7%.

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 CX52 LUL, 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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CX52 LUL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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