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DG52 WRO

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 WRO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering.

Underbody corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 137,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,655 miles

underbody corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,636 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,636 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,313 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 131,313 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 129,795 miles

under body corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,792 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

under body corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 126,625 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both front tyres are low

o/s/f and n/s/f ball joint dust cover worn

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod end dust covers slightly weeping

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,456 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,163 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroded. rear pads low rear wiper split.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 97,074 miles

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2009 93,054 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 93,054 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,507 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 WRO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red 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 WRO, 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 WRO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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