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DS51 ZFE

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,134 mi
Last recorded132,134 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZFE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 132,134 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sills and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 127,266 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various arms and subframes front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sills and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,051 miles

Offside front of sill corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 124,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front of sill corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 113,902 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Dec 2021 113,901 miles

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

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,605 miles

little reserve travel on hand brake lever

underside of vehicle is in a rusted condition

Fail 8 Jan 2021 103,604 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel on hand brake lever

underside of vehicle is in a rusted condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,265 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 93,265 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,051 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 87,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,818 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,054 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 73,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,938 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,824 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,902 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 54,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,014 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,944 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 18,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,074 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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DS51 ZFE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DS51 ZFE, 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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What year was DS51 ZFE registered?

DS51 ZFE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is DS51 ZFE safe to buy?

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