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DG52 OCU

2002 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OCU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 109,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears painted black (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 109,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears painted black (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,822 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,984 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under floor body dry with surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,815 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills/chassy corroding

rear brake back plates corroded

near side front tyre tread loe and tyre starting to crack/split and deteriorate. requires replacment.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills/chassy corroding

rear brake back plates corroded

near side front tyre tread loe and tyre starting to crack/split and deteriorate. requires replacment.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 68,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,277 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,700 miles

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

underside rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2011 66,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,726 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,720 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,972 miles

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

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

near side and off side rear tyres cracking in tread

near side front tyre low pressure

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,242 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OCU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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