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DS02 LFL

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,107 mi
Last recorded121,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LFL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,137 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2020 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 111,490 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,186 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,335 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,667 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,539 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 86,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,313 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 68,313 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,225 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 18,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,928 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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DS02 LFL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red 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 DS02 LFL, 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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DS02 LFL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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