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DA02 TFJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 TFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,329 miles

Park brake lever travel high

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy surface cracking

Offside Front Tyre has light surface cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.6mm and nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.6mm and nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,787 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,787 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,246 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 103,246 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,909 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 95,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 91,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,785 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 73,785 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 53,971 miles

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)

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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DA02 TFJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc 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 DA02 TFJ, 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 DA02 TFJ registered?

DA02 TFJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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