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DG52 EGE

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,337 mi
Last recorded155,337 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 EGE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 155,337 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 145,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 140,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 134,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,636 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 113,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,527 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake pipe to rear flexy hose slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,161 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 96,144 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Long travel on handbrake.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,899 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Offside front brake pipe to flexlie hose rusty at end.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,031 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,082 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,668 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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DG52 EGE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DG52 EGE, 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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DG52 EGE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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