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DC02 AMC

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,771 mi
Last recorded127,771 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 AMC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,771 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

eml illuminated

vehicle components corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2018 127,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 88 w xl (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

eml illuminated

vehicle components corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 124,275 miles

heavy corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 May 2016 118,792 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear subframes incorporating nsr / osr trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and osr brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear tyre has plug repaire in tread

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

Fail 16 May 2016 86,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear subframes incorporating nsr / osr trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and osr brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear tyre has plug repaire in tread

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

Pass 18 May 2015 112,281 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 106,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 106,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 98,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the nsr brake binding slighly

Fail 18 May 2013 98,136 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2012 89,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,630 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 11 May 2010 74,164 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2009 67,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,918 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 58,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,385 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 39,385 miles

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

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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DC02 AMC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DC02 AMC, 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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DC02 AMC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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